The White Castle Matcha - Expansion
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The White Castle Matcha – Expansion for the Tea Ceremony-Inspired Strategy Game
The White Castle Matcha is the refined and deep expansion for The White Castle , the celebrated strategy board game set in feudal Japan.
This expansion introduces the tea ceremony as a new gameplay element, embodying concepts of hospitality, respect and Zen philosophy . With new mechanics and strategic opportunities, you can offer moments of peace to your samurai and perfect your rise to power!
Experience an even richer and more immersive experience, amidst elegance, calm, and increasingly delicate choices to be carefully considered.
Technical Info
- 👥 Players: 1–4
- 👶 Recommended age: 12+
- ⏱️ Running time: 90–110 minutes
- 🇮🇹 Language: Italian
- 🧠 Complexity: 3.3 / 5
- 🏢 Publisher: Devir
- ✍️ Designer: Isra C.
- 🎨 Artist: Joan Guardiet
- 🎯 Genre: Expansion, Strategy Game, Dice Game, Japanese Economic/Feudal Theme
The White Castle Matcha is the ideal expansion for those who want to delve into the more elegant and thoughtful side of strategy.
On Frogames, you'll find the Italian version, ready to take you to the heart of Japanese culture... with fast shipping and customer service that accompanies you as calmly as a cup of tea ! 🍵🏯
Product Details
🐸 HOW TO PLAY
1 Adds a new resource, Matcha tea, which can be collected and spent to enhance actions or obtain exclusive bonuses.
2 Introduces new characters and cards that interact with Matcha, offering alternative strategies and different ways to score points.
3 A new play area related to the tea ceremony is added, where players can place workers to gain unique benefits.
4 The mechanics of choosing dice and placing workers remain unchanged, but decisions now require further management of the new resource.
5 At the end of the game, Matcha contributes to the final points along with objectives, characters and area control: whoever has the highest score wins!
🃏 SACHETS
44x68mm - Quantity 39
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Tea ceremony opens new avenues at the Himeji court
Expand your influence with geishas, chasen, and new strategies
Published by Devir , The White Castle: Matcha is the first expansion for the board game The White Castle , designed by Sheila Santos and Israel Cendrero . This expansion introduces new elements such as the teahouse (Chashitsu) , geishas , and a new resource, the chasen , enriching the strategic experience of the base game. With the addition of a green bridge , green dice , personal boards , and new tiles , the available actions increase from 9 to 12, offering greater depth and variety. Games extend up to 90–110 minutes , keeping the game suitable for 1–4 players aged 12 and up .
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🐸 We've discovered that tea can change the fortunes of the court!
In our games, The White Castle: Matcha introduced new dynamics that made every decision even more meaningful. Managing the geishas and chasen added another layer of strategy, while the new actions available expanded the tactical possibilities. This expansion made the base game even more engaging and profound.
Recommended by FroGames 🐸
If you enjoyed The White Castle and want to enrich your experience with new mechanics and strategies, The White Castle: Matcha is the ideal expansion. It's perfect for those seeking greater gameplay depth and new challenges within Himeji Castle.
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