{"product_id":"the-white-castle-matcha-expansion","title":"The White Castle Matcha Expansion","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpand Your Clan. Master the Tea Ceremony. Gain More Influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake your strategy in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe White Castle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to a new level with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe White Castle: Matcha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the first expansion for the acclaimed dice-placement and worker-placement strategy game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is an expansion and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erequires The White Castle Board Game to play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 How to Play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe White Castle: Matcha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e keeps the core dice-placement system of the original game while adding a fourth bridge, green dice, and a new area devoted to the tea ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Set Up the Matcha Expansion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the new central board extension below the main board and place the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen bridge and green dice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Use the new personal player boards included with Matcha and add the new Geishas and Chasen resource to each player's supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Take Your Turns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe game is still played over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 rounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but Matcha gives each player \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 turns per round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e instead of 3. This creates additional opportunities to develop your clan and build powerful combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Introduce the Geishas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatcha adds a fourth type of clan member: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeishas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you perform the Geisha action, you can:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to place a Geisha at the entrance of the Tea Garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Chasen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to move a Geisha 1 step along the Path of Tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 Chasen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to move a Geisha 2 steps.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChoose whether to send Geishas toward the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePond Overlook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Explore the Tea Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Geishas travel along the Path of Tea, they can reach different destinations with unique benefits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePond Overlook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, players can collect rewards from the Water Lily tiles or use the available Ceremony action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutskirts of Himeji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, new Flower Arrangement and Calligraphy cards provide additional actions and rewards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Enter the Tea House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeishas that progress toward the Tea House can occupy one of its three rooms and activate the corresponding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeremony tile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere you place your Geishas matters because their final positions can generate additional Clan Points based on your other clan members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Manage Chasen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChasen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the expansion's new resource and is primarily used to move Geishas along the Path of Tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can also spend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Daimyo Seals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at any time to gain a resource of your choice or a Chasen, giving you additional flexibility when planning your turns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. Build Powerful Combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe additional green dice and new action spaces allow you to combine Matcha actions with the original game's Courtiers, Warriors, Gardeners, resources and Daimyo Seals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareful planning can turn a single turn into a powerful chain of actions and scoring opportunities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. Score Your Clan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the third round, players score their remaining resources, clan members and Geishas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeishas can earn points depending on their position in the Tea Garden, while Geishas placed in the Tea House can increase the scoring potential of your other clan members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe player with the most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClan Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TMA Enterprises","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43185232347207,"sku":null,"price":2699.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/4191\/4183\/files\/WebsiteImagesAli_19_a055108a-03fa-4267-8984-3fa284084082.jpg?v=1789045435","url":"https:\/\/tmaenterprises.co\/products\/the-white-castle-matcha-expansion","provider":"TMA Enterprises","version":"1.0","type":"link"}