Spirits of The Rice Paddy (Kickstarter Special)

Board Game Geek Rating: 6.00. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 6.77. Play with 2 to 4 players. Published in 2015. This is the Kickstarter Edition of Spirits of the Rice Paddy Board Game. Note: paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Ancient Balinese legend tells of powerful spirits helping poor rice farmers succeed. Farmers use a smart irrigation system, blending religion, social responsibility, and traditional farming. Even modern farmers try to please the spirits for a good harvest. In this game, players compete as rice farmers to build and tend rice paddies. Oxen can build walls and remove big rocks. Ducks eat pests and fertilize crops. Keep weeds away and manage water carefully. With some luck, all the hard work will pay off. The spirits offer special abilities, blessings, and magic. The farmer with the most rice after seven rounds wins. We're happy to support campaigns and bring you this game to buy online at TheGameSteward. A large part of your spending on this game will go towards backing new Kickstarter games. If you have purchase questions or need game advice, contact us at The Game Steward.

How to play: In Spirits of the Rice Paddy, gather 2 to 4 players. Each player takes on the role of a rice farmer. Start by competing to construct and tend your rice paddies. Use oxen to build walls and remove large rocks, and employ ducks to eat pests and fertilize the crops. Make sure to keep weeds away and manage water carefully. Over seven rounds, try to produce as much rice as possible. The spirits will offer special abilities, blessings, and magic to help you along the way. The player with the most rice at the end wins. Things to note: This is the Kickstarter Edition. Unless otherwise stated, paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included. If you have any questions about purchasing or need game advice, contact The Game Steward. Maintenance: Since it's a board game, keep it in a dry place. Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight for long periods to prevent the colors from fading. When not in use, store it in its box properly to keep all the pieces organized.