Bonsaiest

Grow and shape plants to match commission shapes. Prune, water, and sculpt your way to 3 stars!

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🌱 HOW TO PLAY

1. Look at the shape in the top corner — that's your target

2. Grow your plant to match that shape

3. Submit when ready and earn stars!

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🎮 CONTROLS

GROW

- Water button (💧) — adds water, triggers growth

- Time button (☀️) — advances time, triggers growth

SHAPE YOUR PLANT

- Scissors tool (✂️) — click to select, click again to cut

  - Click a NODE: keeps that node, cuts all branches below it

  - Click a LINE: cuts that entire branch

- Fertilizer tool (🌿) — click a branch to boost its growth for 5 ticks

Press G to see which parts count for scoring (structure preview)

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⭐ SCORING

- Match the target shape as closely as possible

- 90%+ = ⭐⭐⭐ (3 stars)

- 75%+ = ⭐⭐ (2 stars)

- 60%+ = ⭐ (1 star)

- Complete levels to unlock the next one

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🌿 TIPS

- Only the main structure counts — leaves are decorative

- Prune early and often to control the shape

- Use fertilizer on branches you want to grow more

- Watch the shadows move as time passes

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Good luck, gardener! 🌳