Episode 439: Nekojima
Release Date: Apr. 30, 2024 |
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Running Time: 80 min |
Japan is home to at least fifteen different cat islands called Nekojima. On each island, there are hundreds of frisky felines for each handful of people.
In this game, our Nekojima is very small and the people there need power. Can you install power lines across four districts? One by one poles with colorful power lines go up and up, over and through.
The crowds of curious cats, though, can’t resist strolling along the wires, threatening to short circuit your plans. It will take excellent balance and teamwork to light up the island. Try your best to not bring the whole network crashing down.
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ALSO FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE...
Lucio Rodriguez joins us to explore fun facts related to Japan's many cat islands and several other cat islands around the world.
My Favorite Game features a visit from Gubbins. He tells us about My Farm Shop from noted designer Rudiger Dorn.
Designer: Karen Nguyen, David Carmona
Artist: Gilles Warmoes
Publisher: Unfriendly Games | Hachette | BGG Entry
1-5 players 15 minutes ages 7+ MSRP $36.99
Time to teach/learn: 3-4 minutes
Cat Islands - Lucio Rodriguez
11 most popular cat islands (Japan)
Map of Cat islands (Japan)
My Favorite Game - Gubbins - My Farm Shop
Designer: Rudiger Dorn
Artist: Christian Fiore
Publisher: Pegasus Spiele | BGG Entry
2-4 pl | 45 min | ages 8+ | MSRP $35
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Interstitial music credits include:
Sixteen Cats | Joey Michaels | the song
The Seeking Cat | Moss Harmon | the song
Ride Ranke | by FinnKalvik | the song
Stray Cat Strut | El Jimador | the song
Cat Naps | Raymond Grouse | the song