Discover the charm of Japan with IELLO Kanagawa, a beautifully illustrated board game that transports players to the serene landscapes of the Edo period. This engaging game blends strategy, resource management, and artistic expression as you take on the role of a young painter in the stunning region of Kanagawa.
In Kanagawa, players compete to create the most exquisite paintings by collecting various landscape elements such as mountains, trees, and animals. The game features a unique tile-drafting mechanic, allowing players to select new elements to enhance their artworks from a shared pool. Each turn brings exciting choices as you build your composition, striving to fulfill the demanding requirements of art patrons and earn their favor.
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players and is suitable for ages 14 and up, making it perfect for family game nights or gatherings with friends. The playtime is approximately 45 to 60 minutes, providing just the right balance of strategy and accessibility.
With its stunning artwork and intricate components, IELLO Kanagawa invites players to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and competition. The game not only focuses on the competitive aspect but also emphasizes the beauty of the art and the stories behind each scene.
Whether you are a seasoned game enthusiast or a newcomer, Kanagawa offers a delightful experience for all. Gather your friends, unleash your artistic spirit, and see who can create the most breathtaking masterpiece in this enchanting game set against the backdrop of Japan’s natural beauty.














Steffie Verified Buyer –
Dommage qu ils n’envoient que la version anglaise
Grumpy Ghost Verified Buyer –
A beautiful, simple-yet-deep engine-building game. It is a relaxing and peaceful game where you play as an artist creating a tapestry. Works well with two players.
Anonymous Verified Buyer –
Got it today and already played it six times! If you got Tokaido and really wanted to like it but found it too slow, this one might be for you. The mechanics are quite different, but a strong similarity to me is that in both games you are offered multiple goals you could easily pursue, but you can only pursue a few of them well — and other players’ choices will keep you guessing.
+ Pros: Relaxed but interesting to play. Good choices each turn, but not enough for analysis paralysis, and a good dose of random luck. This is a nice game to play several times in one evening and give everyone a chance to win, as opposed to investing 2 hours in a bigger game. As two players we’re done in 30 minutes max.
– Cons: The rules are poorly sequenced; things that belong together, aren’t, so you have to read it all the way through before you understand how things relate. However, after that, it’s an easy game to teach, or learn from someone who’s played.
Georgia de B. Verified Buyer –
Pros:
This game is great to casual board gamers who want something beautiful to play. The pieces, cards, and boards are all gorgeous and it is lovely to look at. It is quite a slow paced game where you are not really interacting too much with other players, so if you don’t like being ganged up on it is brilliant. It is very calming and enjoyable for a couple of rounds.
Cons:
I could see some more competitive board gamers getting a little board of this game after awhile. It is not very competitive, and you are focusing on what you are doing and not what others are doing. People who like more cooperative or attack/defense style games would probably only want to play a few rounds.
4.5 out of 5 stars Verified Buyer –
David S. Floyd Verified Buyer –
We bought this game after our friends came to visit. I’m not going to lie. They described it as a “Painting Game” and I was like “Huh? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot”??
However, they were visiting with us for 2 days and we probably played this game a dozen times! Once you understand the rules and what the objective of it is then it is easy to follow.
Every piece of this game feels like an aspect of art and ties into the theme beautifully.
Edoardo Spano Verified Buyer –
Gioco molto bello e facile da spiegare. Ci possono giocare tutti, anche i neofiti, ma riesce comunque ad avere una buona profondità di gioco. Il colpo d’occhio dopo qualche turno è interessante e da una buona sensazione di star creando un dipinto.
Maria G. Verified Buyer –
One of our favorite games.
Eddy Manzarek Verified Buyer –
Es un buen juego, que al ser de temática de pintores, tiene un arte muy cool, quizá lo único malo es la fragilidad de las cartas, tendré que conseguir micas, para su buen cuidado.