WU

In Wu, five is everything: five elements, five numbers, five ingots. At the heart of Wu lies the ancient Chinese philosophy of the Five Elements “Jin Mu Shui Huo Tu”. Each Element flows into another in an endless, yet balanced, cycle.

In this elemental hand management game, play (and conserve!) your cards strategically to win Gold Ingots!

All players start with a hand of 8 cards. On your turn, you choose whether to Play or Pass. To Play, form a Set of cards from your hand, that is the same or next Element as what was just played. Your Set must also be of the same or higher level than what was just played.

If you are unable to Play, or want to conserve cards, you may Pass. Once you Pass, you are out of that Round. All other players continue, until only 1 is left and that player wins the round, gains 1 Gold Ingot, and starts the next Round.

Guarding each element is one of five legendary Beasts of Chinese mythology. Revered across China, Japan, and Korea, they appear on palace walls, temple rooftops, and imperial armour as symbols of protection and cosmic order.

These Beasts are Wild cards that can represent any number for their respective Element. Additionally, if you form a Wild Pair, that is the highest level Set in the game.

First player to gain 5 Gold Ingots wins!

For 3-6 Players, 20 Minutes Playing Time, Ages 8+