The White Castle

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The White Castle

450.4Worker Placement

Players
1–4 (Ideal 3)
Time
80 min
Complexity
Rating

Ambitious clans maneuver courtiers, warriors, and gardeners at Himeji Castle to earn the Daimyo's favor and prestige.

Gameplay

Players draft dice to power worker placements across court, garden, and wall locations, managing resources and timing. Climbing noble tracks, optimizing combos, and end-round bonuses yield points over three rounds in a tight, tactical Euro.

ThemeAbstractThemedImmersive
RandomnessLuck-ishTacticalSkill
InteractionMinimalIndirectDirect
LearningIntuitiveModerateHeavy
TempoLightThoughtfulIntense
BoardGameGeek Ratings:8.03.07BoardGameGeek

Expansions

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The White Castle: Matcha
450.4
EXPANSION

The White Castle: Matcha

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