Tatsumi

Overview

In Tatsumi, you play as a dragon gathering elemental rings from the sea to bring fortune and protection to your island for the coming year. Each dragon is aligned with one of four elements, represented by uniquely colored rings. The game ends once the sea’s elements are depleted, and your success depends on purifying these elements at shrines, placing them on your island for points. Tatsumi introduces a unique resource-drafting mechanic, with a 3D board that holds all gatherable resources, eliminating setup between rounds. Each turn, you perform two actions: one to fly to a new position and another to gather, score, or shed scales for strategic benefits. Gathered elements power your scoring engine, where purified rings protect your island and add to your points. At game’s end, the 3D board easily reloads, making for a quick setup for future play.