2023Molly Johnson, Robert Melvin, Shawn Stankewich
- Videos
- 26
- Creators
- 23
1 - 6 players15 - 20 minLight weight

2026
From BoardGameGeek
Let the lanterns light your path, the drums guide your steps, and the fireworks crown your night in this lively game for 2-6 players. You'll wander between charming stalls playing fast-paced mini-games like: Shateki, (Shooting Gallery) Kingyo-sukui, (Goldfish Scooping) Yo-Yo Tsuri, (Water Balloon Catch) Omen-ya san, (Mask Vendor) As you explore the festival and wander from game to game, you will collect colorful prizes to charm the villagers. Win their favor, and they may join you for the grand finale. -description from the publisher
Review
En-Nichi: Japanese Summer Festival has 4 videos from 4 creators: 2 reviews, 1 how-to-play guide and 1 playthrough. They date from April to July 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "All the Games with Steph: En-Nichi - Teach & Playthrough" by Steph Hodge, which runs 59 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "En-Nichi: Japanese Summer Festival Preview - Mini game Madness 🎆 (Board Games Direct 2026)" by Shut Up & Sit Down. To see it played, watch "Player Error: En-nichi - English Localization Version" by Vala Gaming Club - Tabletop and Role-playing Games.
If you like it, try Deep Dive, Die of the Dead, Seaside or Abyss, which share several of its mechanics.
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From BoardGameGeek:
Let the lanterns light your path, the drums guide your steps, and the fireworks crown your night in this lively game for 2-6 players. You'll wander between charming stalls playing fast-paced mini-games like: Shateki, (Shooting Gallery) Kingyo-sukui, (Goldfish Scooping) Yo-Yo Tsuri, (Water Balloon Catch) Omen-ya san, (Mask Vendor) As you explore the festival and wander from game to game, you will collect colorful prizes to charm the villagers. Win their favor, and they may join you for the grand finale. -description from the publisher
Publisher
Mugen Gaming
Mechanics