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product_id: 697099613
title: "Nekojima | Japanese Cat Board Game - Balance a Wooden Power Grid Before the Cats Knock It Down | Dexterity Stacking Game | Solo, Co-op or 2-5 Players | Kids & Adults | Ages 8+ | 15 Min"
brand: "hachette boardgames"
price: "$184.54"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Hachette Boardgames"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/697099613-nekojima-japanese-cat-board-game-balance-a-wooden-power-grid
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# 21 wooden Denchuu poles for tactile stacking 15-minute quick, replayable game sessions 1-5+ players, perfect for family & friends Nekojima | Japanese Cat Board Game - Balance a Wooden Power Grid Before the Cats Knock It Down | Dexterity Stacking Game | Solo, Co-op or 2-5 Players | Kids & Adults | Ages 8+ | 15 Min

**Brand:** hachette boardgames
**Price:** $184.54
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Stack, strategize, and outwit the cats—power up your game night with Nekojima!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nekojima | Japanese Cat Board Game - Balance a Wooden Power Grid Before the Cats Knock It Down | Dexterity Stacking Game | Solo, Co-op or 2-5 Players | Kids & Adults | Ages 8+ | 15 Min by hachette boardgames
- **How much does it cost?** $184.54 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/697099613-nekojima-japanese-cat-board-game-balance-a-wooden-power-grid)

## Best For

- hachette boardgames enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hachette boardgames brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Strategic & Social:** Blend dexterity with strategy in a cooperative or competitive setting that sparks laughter and bonding.
- • **Fast-Paced Family Fun:** Engage in quick 15-minute rounds that keep everyone on their toes—ideal for busy millennials craving quality game time.
- • **Artful Design Meets Play:** Beautifully crafted wooden pieces and charming cat silhouettes create an immersive, Instagram-worthy game night centerpiece.
- • **Ultimate Dexterity Challenge:** Stack and weave wooden poles with precision to build Japan’s power grid while dodging mischievous cats.
- • **Inclusive Gameplay for All Ages:** Designed for ages 8+, with flexible rules that welcome kids, adults, and solo players alike.

## Overview

Nekojima is a fast-paced, dexterity-based board game where 1 to 5+ players stack and weave wooden electrical poles to build a Japanese power grid while avoiding playful cat obstacles. With quick 15-minute rounds, flexible rules for all ages 8 and up, and a unique blend of strategy and tactile fun, it’s the perfect family or friend game that combines skill, creativity, and social bonding.

## Description

Welcome to Nekojima, the purr-fectly electrifying island of fun in Japan! The lively districts are buzzing with excitement as the electricity network takes center stage. Yet the island's curious cat population is always on the prowl, adding a whisker-twitching challenge to the installation of electric poles. You're stacking Denchuu (Electrical Poles) with the utmost care, navigating the narrow territory while avoiding the mischievous cats strolling on the cables. It's a balancing act of epic proportions! Challenge your friends and family or work together in this game where strategy meets fun. Take turns placing or stacking the poles, weaving the power lines together and making sure no cables touch. But beware! Some turns you'll have to dangle a cat from a powerline too! Knocking the structure down means defeat, and no one wants to be the clumsy cat on this island.

Review: My favorite dexterity game! - Really a delightful dexterity game that all ages can enjoy. It has a flexible ruleset that has made it easy for me to get my three- and five-year-old kids involved, and it has become one of their favorites. The art is excellent and the pieces themselves are fun to manipulate and put in place. Great recommendation for an all-ages dexterity game that is more interesting than and scalable than Jenga.
Review: muy divertido - muy bien envuelto y muy rápida la entrega

## Features

- BUILD THE POWER GRID BEFORE THE CATS WRECK IT - stack wooden Denchuu poles across a Japanese island and weave the cables between them without letting a single line touch. Every piece you add raises the tension.
- PLAY IT SOLO, TEAM UP, OR COMPETE - a real one-player challenge when you want to test your steady hand, a cooperative build with the family, or a 2 to 5 player party standoff where nobody wants to be the one who knocks it down.
- 15 MINUTES, AGES 8 AND UP - nothing to assemble and no long rulebook to get through: open the box and start stacking. Your steady hand decides the round, so a kid and an adult meet on level ground. English rules included.
- 80 REAL WOOD AND CARDBOARD PIECES - 21 Denchuu poles, 28 cubes, 7 cat silhouettes, 20 nest tokens and a gameboard, all counted in the rules and all packing back into one square box between games.
- THE GIFT FOR SOMEONE WHO SAYS THEY DON'T PLAY BOARD GAMES - cat lovers, teens, a coworker you drew for the office exchange: everyone gets it in 30 seconds. Ships Prime. Add the Nekojima: Torii Expansion Pack to make it a bigger gift.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D98MW4KP |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Best Sellers Rank | #213,321 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #7,600 in Board Games |
| Brand | Hachette Boardgames |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | No Warning Applicable |
| Character | Cat |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 143 Reviews |
| Edition | Standard Edition |
| Educational Objective | Develop strategic planning, hand-eye coordination, and cooperation skills |
| Estimated Playing Time | 15 Minutes |
| Genre | Abstract Strategy, Cooperative, Dexterity, Family, Party |
| Included Components | 1 Gameboard, 21 Denchuu, 28 Cubes, 2 District dice, 7 Cat silhouettes, 1 Level counter, 20 Bird's nest tokens |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 25 x 25 x 0.1 Centimeters |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 25.9L x 8.1W Centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Board Game |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Hachette Boardgames US |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 238333 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 10 years and up |
| Material | Wood Cardboard Paperboard Cotton |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 84.0 |
| Model Number | 238333 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Players | 5 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Product Dimensions | 25.9L x 8.1W Centimeters |
| Set Name | Nekojima |
| Size | Small |
| Theme | Animal, Architecture, Cartoon, Dexterity |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Hachette Boardgames
- **Genre:** Abstract Strategy, Cooperative, Dexterity, Family, Party
- **Material:** Wood Cardboard Paperboard Cotton
- **Number of Players:** 5
- **Theme:** Animal, Architecture, Cartoon, Dexterity

## Images

![Nekojima | Japanese Cat Board Game - Balance a Wooden Power Grid Before the Cats Knock It Down | Dexterity Stacking Game | Solo, Co-op or 2-5 Players | Kids & Adults | Ages 8+ | 15 Min - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61DJDJ2zrNL.jpg)
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![Nekojima | Japanese Cat Board Game - Balance a Wooden Power Grid Before the Cats Knock It Down | Dexterity Stacking Game | Solo, Co-op or 2-5 Players | Kids & Adults | Ages 8+ | 15 Min - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61K2me-kqsL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite dexterity game!
*by T***R on 2 June 2026*

Really a delightful dexterity game that all ages can enjoy. It has a flexible ruleset that has made it easy for me to get my three- and five-year-old kids involved, and it has become one of their favorites. The art is excellent and the pieces themselves are fun to manipulate and put in place. Great recommendation for an all-ages dexterity game that is more interesting than and scalable than Jenga.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ muy divertido
*by R***S on 5 January 2026*

muy bien envuelto y muy rápida la entrega

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ precio
*by W***9 on 26 December 2025*

llego intacto, muy bien cuidado, buen precio

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*Last updated: 2026-09-16*