# How to grow cypress sticks — Weapon cultivation love game!

> Weapon-raising RPG with exploration and romance elements. (iPhone/iPad app by kenta yamada.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-to-grow-cypress-sticks/id6511219207 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [kenta yamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698424335)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 237 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-to-grow-cypress-sticks/id6511219207/reviews.md

## What is How to grow cypress sticks?

How to raise hinoki-no-stick
Strengthen your hinoki no stick to fulfill your marriage with the hero and help the hero in this new type of weapon-raising RPG game in which you get and synthesize strengthening items randomly placed in a vast 101 x 101 square to strengthen your hinoki no stick and support the hero. Defeat the Demon King in the dot-picture world and bring the hero and the heroine's love to fruition!
Game Features
- Huge map: 101 x 101 squares are randomly arranged with reinforcement items to strengthen Hinoki no Rod and crystals to draw gacha.
- Fun to explore: With Yuna, the main character, at the center of the map, only 5 x 5 squares are visible, so you can enjoy the excitement of exploration as you move around.
- Hints for enhanced items: As you approach an enhanced item, the word "material" will appear, giving you an approximate location of the item.
- Easy operation: Move forward one square at a time by pressing the four buttons: up, down, left, right, and up. The number of moves decreases with each move.
- Movement frequency management: By letting go, the number of movement frequency is recovered by 1 every 30 seconds. Movement frequency can also be recovered by taking items from shoes and benches, or by watching advertisements.
- Risk of skulls: Touching a skull item will result in a -1 movement frequency, so be careful.
- New challenges once an hour: Every hour, all items are rearranged to create a new challenge for you to explore.
- Events: Random events will bring gifts from the heroes.
- The hero and the hero's marriage activity (story): The two promised to get married after defeating the Demon King. There is also a romance element to support the hero by strengthening the hinoki no stick, which can also defeat the Demon King.
Recommended for!
- Those who are looking for a game that they can get absorbed in their little spare time on their way to work or school.
- People who like to play games in their spare time.
- People who like dot picture worlds and like nurturing games.
- People who like roguelike game elements
- Those who want to enjoy challenging elements
- Those who want to be healed and have fun.
- Those who like inflation games.
- Those who are looking for a free game that can be easily enjoyed on a vertical screen.
Strengthen your hinoki no stick and support the heroes in this most fun and interesting new game!

## Key features

- Vast 101x101 map exploration
- Randomly placed reinforcement items
- Gacha system for drawing items
- Limited visibility exploration mechanic
- Movement frequency management
- Hourly item rearrangement challenges
- Story-driven romance elements

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/how-to-grow-cypress-sticks/id6511219207/reviews.md

### 3/5 — ローグライクではない

*2025-06-17*

とりあえずエンディングまで到達したのでレビュー。10000マスのフィールドをあてどなく彷徨いながらパーツを探すゲーム。ライフの回復は早いですがタスキルせずアプリを閉じると回復しない謎仕様。
チマチマシコシコ強化するのは楽しいですが、主人公は村娘なので棒を振る事は一切なくたくさんある強化事項はどれ一つ試す事が出来ません。見た目も握り手部分しか変化しないし。HP回復や全体攻撃のようなアビリティがあるなら取れば探索がしやすくなるものがあっても良かったのでは？
10000マスの中にお札が二枚ずつしかなく、必要なお札の比率も弱体より強化の方が多い。正直お札は自力で探すよりプレゼント待ちです。
ガチャの被り率が高く、貴重なクリスタルを全部使って新規獲得無しだった時は虚しい気分に…しかもコンプリートまでプレイされる事を作者が想定してないのか、エンディングを見た後アプリを再起動するとエンディング条件の一歩手前のランクに下がっており新しく強化するとまた強制的にエンディングを見せられます。2秒で飛ばせるのでそこまでイライラはしませんが…
どうでもいいことだけどドクロマークのペナルティが少ないのでわざわざ迂回するよりは踏んでしまった方が歩数を節約できるのは笑った。

### 1/5 — 作業

*2025-04-04*

・バグが多い、レシピ通りに配置しても合成できない能力がある
・数値が上がるのみでプレイ内容は一切変わらず成長を実感出来ない

### 2/5 — 歩数が回復しない

*2024-08-25*

アプリを閉じずに放置すると歩数が回復しない

### 5/5 — 目指せエンディング！！

*2024-08-19*

ついついあとちょっと、もう少しだけってやってしまう！
ひのきの棒という誰もが初期装備として思い浮かぶアイテムがどんどんヤバい能力に目覚めていくのが楽しい！
ちゃんとエンディングまであるらしいので、どうせならエンディング見てみようと思う。

### 5/5 — ゲットしたよ

*2024-08-11*

他のゲーム　みつけたよにゃんこさんは、なかなかにゃんこが
見つけにくかったけど、このゲームは、素材をゲットしやすくあっという間に時間がたっていました。

### 5/5 — いい暇つぶしになりました！

*2024-08-01*

最後までやってエンディング見れて面白かったです。

### 5/5 — 最強を目指して強化中

*2024-07-13*

気軽にひのきの棒の強化が楽しめます。ついつい最強を目指して終わらなくなります。

### 5/5 — hiratty

*2024-07-13*

設定が斬新で面白い！

## Frequently asked questions about How to grow cypress sticks

### What is the main objective of How to grow cypress sticks?

The main objective is to strengthen a mystical stick to help a hero defeat the Demon King and bring about the hero and heroine's love to fruition. This involves collecting and synthesizing items on a large map.

### How does exploration work in How to grow cypress sticks?

Exploration is done on a 101x101 square map. Only a 5x5 area around the main character is visible at any time, creating an exciting exploration experience as you move.

### Can I play How to grow cypress sticks offline?

The provided data does not specify offline play capabilities. However, games with exploration and item collection mechanics often require an internet connection for certain features like updates or ad viewing.

### How often are items rearranged in How to grow cypress sticks?

All items on the map are rearranged every hour, presenting a new challenge and opportunity for exploration and item collection each time.

### Does How to grow cypress sticks have ads?

Yes, How to grow cypress sticks contains advertisements. Movement frequency can be recovered by watching advertisements.

### What is the age rating for How to grow cypress sticks?

How to grow cypress sticks has an age rating of 4+ and is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How is movement managed in How to grow cypress sticks?

Movement is managed by pressing directional buttons (up, down, left, right) to move one square at a time. Movement frequency decreases with each move and recovers over time or through in-game actions.

### What kind of game modes are available in How to grow cypress sticks?

The game features a core RPG gameplay loop focused on exploration, item collection, and character progression. It also incorporates roguelike elements with hourly item rearrangements and a narrative-driven romance story.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2024-08-30

Add review button

### 1.3 — 2024-07-17

Bug fixes for enhanced items

### 1.2 — 2024-07-16

Fixed a bug in item placement when restarting

### 1.1 — 2024-07-15

Some UI fixes
Fixed a bug when canceling synthesis
Added rarity check function

### 1.0 — 2024-07-12

No release notes.

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