# Takenoko: the Board Game — Puzzle & Strategy

> Strategy board game adaptation focused on bamboo cultivation and panda feeding. (iPhone/iPad app by Twin Sails Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takenoko-the-board-game/id1384376377 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Twin Sails Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135862620)
- Category: Games, Board, Family
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 447 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2019-11-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takenoko-the-board-game/id1384376377/reviews.md

## What is Takenoko?

PLANT, IRRIGATE, AND GROW BAMBOO… BUT WILL YOU BE ABLE TO SATISFY THE APPETITE OF THE GREEDY IMPERIAL PANDA?

The Japanese emperor has called the very best gardeners in the empire to compete for the complicated task of caring for his sacred panda. Only the gardener with the very best plots of bamboo will be able to satisfy this picky animal!

Plant a bamboo forest around the emperor’s pond. Cultivate and irrigate your plots to grow all the types of bamboo the panda loves. 
To beat your rivals, make improvements to your plots: build irrigation channels or add fertilizer to accelerate the growth of your bamboo… and pray that the weather is favorable!

The player who completes the most objectives wins the game. Only one gardener can win the emperor’s favor… So grab a rake!

Characteristics:
-	Simple and tactical gameplay adapted from the acclaimed board game, Takenoko, by Antoine Bauza.
-	1 to 4 players
-	Play in single-player mode against the computer or your friends and the rest of the world in local or online multi-player!
-	Chibis: an extension pack with all new objectives, new plots of land, and most importantly, Miss Panda and her babies. Available for purchase in the game shop!


Original board game awards:
- 2013 Ludoteca Ideale official selection
- 2013 winner of Games Magazine best new family game
- 2012 Tric Trac nomination
- 2012 winner of Lys public choice award
- 2012 nomination for JoTa best family board game
- 2012 nomination for Golden Geek best family board game
- 2012 nomination for the Golden Geek best kids’ board game
- 2012 winner of As d’Or-Jeu de l’Année


Languages available: French, English, German, Spanish and Italian.

## Key features

- Plant and grow bamboo
- Irrigate plots
- Complete objectives
- Single-player vs AI
- Local and online multiplayer
- Extension pack available

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Takenoko - Chibis | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takenoko-the-board-game/id1384376377/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Titre

*2025-07-07, version 1.0*

On peut pas jouer si on a pas d’amis qui rentre dans la game faque si t’as personne pour jouer t’a payer pour rien

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2025-06-09*

I was excited to play the digital version of this game but unfortunately the app is complete trash. I got through the tutorial and then the app crashes. I have to uninstall to get anything to happen and go through the tutorial again where it crashes in the same place. I never even got to play, just went through the tutorial several times. Can’t someone from the developers just fix this app?!

### 5/5 — Really good fun

*2025-03-15, version 1.0*

Really good fun, also I don’t understand why it’s rated so low either. Can by the extension pack too if you want to add the babies etc. very happy 👍

### 1/5 — Online glichey

*2024-10-18, version 1.0*

Couldn’t get through a game with online friends. Kept kicking one of us off, then you have to restart and watch the game from the beginning with no fast forward. Requested refund.

### 3/5 — Local game needs a way to save and return to it

*2024-08-16*

Would be great if you could save the local games so if you look at other apps or pause for a few hours you don’t have to restart the game.

### 2/5 — Visually awesome but has some frustrating bugs

*2023-03-18, version 1.0*

I bought this game a few days ago and have enjoyed learning how to play. The layout and graphics have been really well done so that part is a win. Unfortunately every couple of games my game play would “replay” the game from somewhere near the start and from that point onwards the game is unplayable. Obviously this is very frustrating as by that point you’ve obviously invested a lot of time in your game. 

There are other small issues that could be improved upon also, but the frequent loss of playability mid game is the killer. If this gets addressed in a future update then this would easily be a 5 star game. 

Fingers crossed the developers are still invested in the game and will update soon.

### 2/5 — Should be better

*2023-01-29, version 1.0*

A good example of someone getting hold of the digital adaptation of a great game, messing it up and then abandoning it. This game looks fantastic and plays very well (when it works) but it’s got issues that stop you completing a game. It doesn’t seem to be getting any more updates so we’re stuck with a game that’s badly in need of some work. Asmodee / Twin Sails appears to have a habit of doing this.

### 2/5 — Still needs some work

*2023-01-24*

I was really excited to see a mobile app for this game. Unfortunately, it’s just not very well executed. Game flow is very slow with no option to speed through other players actions when playing against the AI. User interface is also missing some basics - there is no back option for example when you click on an action, so if you accidentally click the panda action instead of the gardener, for example.. too bad, you’re moving the gardener. You start with the same three cards every game. No option to reopen a existing game - you close the app, you have to start a new one. I haven’t been able to complete a full game after multiple tries.. something always goes wrong (see UI comments above) or I just lose patience.

### 1/5 — Complete Failure of A Game

*2022-12-03, version 1.0*

It simply will not advance to the next turn. The ai starts and then does nothing. Worthless

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2022-11-28, version 1.0*

Please do this game justice and make the app work.

## Frequently asked questions about Takenoko

### What is this app about?

This app is a digital adaptation of the acclaimed board game, Takenoko. Players take on the role of gardeners tasked with cultivating bamboo forests to satisfy the Imperial Panda's appetite. It involves strategic planting, irrigation, and plot improvements to achieve victory conditions.

### What are the key features of the game?

Key features include tactical gameplay adapted from the board game, support for 1 to 4 players, single-player mode against the computer, and local or online multiplayer. Players can also purchase an extension pack called 'Chibis' which adds new objectives and characters.

### Is this app free to play?

The app is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. Specifically, an extension pack named 'Chibis' is available for purchase within the game shop, which introduces new content and gameplay elements.

### What platforms is Takenoko available on?

The description does not explicitly state the platforms, but it is presented as a mobile application. It is available in multiple languages including French, English, German, Spanish, and Italian, suggesting broad international availability.

### How do I win the game?

The player who completes the most objectives wins the game. Objectives involve strategically planting, irrigating, and growing different types of bamboo to meet the demands of the Imperial Panda and outmaneuver rival gardeners.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2019-11-28

No release notes.

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