{"product_id":"synapses-games-tanuki-card-game","title":"Synapses Games Tanuki Card Game","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOutwit, Bluff, and Outsmart the Other Raccoon Spirits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's a moment in every round of Tanuki when you're not sure whether the player across the table is sitting on a hand full of treasure — or absolutely nothing. That uncertainty, that delicious read-and-be-read tension, is exactly what makes this quick card game so easy to love and so hard to put down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMischief Has Never Been This Strategic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Synapses Games, Tanuki puts players in the paws of Japan's legendary raccoon spirits — shapeshifting tricksters known for their cunning and love of a good scheme. Players compete to collect the most valuable set of treasures, but raw collection isn't enough. Every tanuki carries a bag of tricks, and bluffing, timing, and reading your opponents matter just as much as the cards you're holding. The theme isn't just window dressing — it genuinely flavours every decision at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick to Learn, Tough to Master\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTanuki is a light card game that punches above its weight in the fun-per-minute department. It plays well with two and really comes alive with a fuller table, making it a natural fit for game nights where you want something engaging but not exhausting. The blend of set collection and social bluffing means it works as a warm-up before a heavier game, a palate cleanser between rounds, or the main event for players who prefer something fast and social. Accessible enough to hand to a curious newcomer, sharp enough to keep experienced players on their toes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eClever Components, Compact Package\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything you need fits in a small, shelf-friendly box — the kind that travels easily to a friend's place or a café table. The card artwork leans into the playful folklore aesthetic of the tanuki myth, giving the game a visual charm that matches its personality. The mechanics stay elegant: rules you can explain in minutes, decisions that reward the player paying closest attention to everyone else at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSynapses Games\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Player Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlay Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort (under 30 min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGame Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Synapses Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44667509014616,"sku":"42000510","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4980\/8728\/files\/b35fb97380dd437a9618768b5e328f5e_0.webp?v=1787844237","url":"https:\/\/borealgaming.com\/products\/synapses-games-tanuki-card-game","provider":"Boreal Gaming \u0026 Cards","version":"1.0","type":"link"}