999 Games
Die weisse Burg
German
Description
A heron glides across the skies of Himeji as every movement below is carefully observed. The White Castle invites you into the refined world of Daimyo Sakai Tadakiyo where influence patience and precise timing define success. Lanterns light the night gardeners tend the koi pond warriors guard the walls and courtiers strive to reach the inner circles of power.
You lead a clan competing to earn more victory points than your rivals. To succeed you must manage resources boldly place your workers with intention and seize the right opportunities at the right time. Over three rounds you send members of your clan to the gardens the castle walls or the noble halls where every placement shapes your long term strategy and final score.
The central board presents Himeji Castle in striking detail. In the Room of a Thousand Tatami courtiers advance through the ranks seeking the favor of the Daimyo. The gardens and pond offer steady progress and balance while the walls demand vigilance and strength. The three bridges collect dice of different colors forming the tactical heart of the game and driving action selection.
The White Castle blends worker placement resource management and dice placement into a refined Euro experience. Its rules are approachable yet beneath the clean structure lies considerable strategic depth. Every game rewards planning adaptability and smart synergy building. Multiple paths to victory ensure strong replay value.
This is a game for groups who appreciate atmosphere clarity and thoughtful tension. The White Castle is elegant in design precise in execution and rich in meaningful decisions. A modern Euro game that feels calm on the surface while offering deep strategic challenge beneath.
Main components and key features
• Euro style board game with worker and dice placement
• Historical theme centered on Himeji Castle in Japan
• Three round structure with long term planning
• Multiple action areas including castle gardens walls and bridges
• Several scoring paths and strategic approaches
• Accessible rules with deep strategic gameplay
• Refined design with strong thematic integration
• Suitable for a wide range of gaming groups
Properties
| Boardgame Category: | Kennerspiel, Kompetitiv, Strategygame |
|---|---|
| Complexity (Scale 1-5): | 3.0 |
| Game Designer: | Shei S. |
| Game Mechanism: | Action Drafting, Area Movement, Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Income, Melding and Splaying, Multi-Use Cards, Open Drafting, Race, Resource Queue, Solo, Variable Set-up, Worker Placement with Dice Workers, Worker placement |
| Max. amount of players: | 4 |
| Max. duration: | 80 Minuten |
| Min. amount of players: | 1 |
| Minimum age: | 12+ |
| Optimal amount of players: | 3 |
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