Nanahoshi (2013)

About this game

Nanahoshi is a two-player, non-perfect information abstract game. Twelve ladybugs are put face-down on the board, and players take turns either revealing one of the ladybugs (turning it in any direction), turning one of their ladybugs 90 degrees, or moving one step forward. A ladybug moving onto a ladybug of the other color captures it. Different ladybugs are worth different points and have different moving capabilities. The first player to catch 7 points worth of ladybugs wins the game.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 1.6/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 6 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.