2023Daniel Byrne, José Gerardo Guerrero, Kevin Peláez, Tirso Virgós
- Videos
- 38
- Creators
- 32
Mostly reviews and how-to-play
3 - 6 players30 - 40 minLight weight
Otsuki
2027Andy Farkas
- Videos
- 7
- Creators
- 4
Mainly reviews and playthroughs. Otsuki is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 2 reviews, 1 how-to-play guides, 2 recorded sessions, and 2 other videos.
1 - 5 players
30 - 45 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach
From BoardGameGeek
Play as an animal balancing their relationship to the elements and attempting to reach their spiritual potential allowing them to become Otsuki (guide) to help others realize their highest self. Players play tricks with element suited cards. Trick winners must balance (or unbalance) elements within tricks and choose cards from hand to pay as offerings in hopes of moving up the spirit board at the end of the round. Each player's chosen animal has specific abilities related to their animal nature that can be used during the play to alter the course of each trick. The first player to balance all four elements AND reach the top of the spirit board to reveal your spiritual nature wins the game. -description from the designer
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Which Otsuki video should I watch?
Otsuki has 7 videos from 4 creators: 2 reviews, 1 how-to-play guide, 2 playthroughs and 2 other videos. They date from June to September 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "How to play - Otsuki" by Andy Farkas, which runs 18 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Otsuki - The trick-taking game of balance and revelation (B) Kickstarter Critique Review" by Bower's Game Corner. To see it played, watch "Otsuki 4 player playthrough with the prototype" by Andy Farkas, one of 2 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Rebel Princess, Rebel Princess: Deluxe Edition, SCOUT or dnup, which share several of its mechanics.
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About Otsuki
From BoardGameGeek:
Play as an animal balancing their relationship to the elements and attempting to reach their spiritual potential allowing them to become Otsuki (guide) to help others realize their highest self. Players play tricks with element suited cards. Trick winners must balance (or unbalance) elements within tricks and choose cards from hand to pay as offerings in hopes of moving up the spirit board at the end of the round. Each player's chosen animal has specific abilities related to their animal nature that can be used during the play to alter the course of each trick. The first player to balance all four elements AND reach the top of the spirit board to reveal your spiritual nature wins the game. -description from the designer
Designer
Andy Farkas
Artist
Andy Farkas
Publisher
Self-published
Mechanics