In honor of International Games Week, we decided to post a game review instead of a book review.
The Legend of the Cherry Tree that Blossoms Every Ten Years 
Reviewed by: Isaac Jacobs, Reference Assistant
Genre: Luck, strategy, set collection
Suggested Age: 8+
What is the Game About?: What you do in this game is “collect” blossoms from a mystical cherry tree that blooms once every ten years. The goal is to collect as many as you can without failing a turn. There’s a condition that causes you to mess up a turn. If you collect three of one color blossom, the cherry tree will deem you too greedy, and fail to grant you a wish.
My Review: First of all, the art for the game is beautiful with warm golds and vibrant pinks. The pieces are just as nice, with an ornate faux-leather bag and thick cardboard screens with their own unique designs. The blossoms themselves come in six colors and are very tactile. Second, I’m not a very competitive person but my girlfriend is. Despite us having polar opposite attitudes towards multiplayer games, it turned out to be fun for the both of us and we played it quite a few times (it’s also a quick game). While the push-your-luck element isn’t very intense, it’s still enjoyable. The rules look complex, but the game is a simple one with options to increase the difficulty if needed. The instructions offer examples and don’t overload the reader with too much to read on a page.
I’d recommend it for those who are just venturing into board games, or for those who aren’t super competitive.
Three Words That Describe This Game: Aesthetic, simple, gentle
Give This a Try if You Like… A Feast for Odin, Kangawa
Rating: 3/5
About FDL Reads
FDL Reads is a series of weekly book reviews from Fondulac District Library.
