The White Castle - Matcha Extension
The White Castle - Matcha Extension
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| 1 to 4 players | 60 to 120 min | 12 years and up |
Extend your White Castle experience with Matcha, an elegant and strategic expansion that enriches the base game by adding a new iconic location, a new way to interact with the court, and an extra action per turn. Inspired by the Japanese tea ceremony, it introduces new clan members — the Geishas — as well as complementary mechanics that intensify your tactical choices around the prestigious Himeji Castle. If you appreciate the depth and subtlety of the base game, this expansion is designed to deepen strategy and renew each game without weighing down its foundations.
How to Play the Matcha Expansion
Game Setup
Avant de commencer la partie, incorporez les nouveaux composants de Matcha au jeu de baseLe Château Blanc: les plateaux supplémentaires, les dés verts, les tuiles et cartes dédiées, ainsi que les nouveaux marqueurs et meeples Geishas. Assemblez le nouveau plateau Chashitsu (salon de thé) dans la configuration de jeu, à côté des éléments classiques déjà utilisés.
Gameplay outline
A game played with Matcha remains fundamentally based on the system of worker placement and action optimization, but the expansion adds a fourth possible action per round, granted by the new Matchagame area. Each player can now place members of their clan in the Chashitsu to gain additional influence and bonuses, which changes turn priorities and opens up more varied strategic combinations.
Win/Loss Condition
La victoire se joue toujours à l’issue des manches prévues par le jeu de base : accumulatez le plus de points de victoire possible en optimisant vos placements, vos ressources et désormais votre influence autour du tea‑room Matcha. L’extension n’altère pas les conditions de fin de partie du jeu de base, maisélargit les pistes de scoreet enrichit les décisions tactiques.
Our Tips for Winning
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Utilize the new Chashitsu tray
Geisha cards add a significant strategic layer: play them wisely to gain more influence and unlock lasting advantages over your opponents.
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Enjoy the bonus action
Adding a fourth action per turn is a major asset: plan your turns better to combine dice rolls, worker placement, and Matcha bonuses to maximize your points.
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Adjust your resource priorities
The expansion introduces new green dice, tiles, and cards that impact resource management: keep an overview to balance your investments across all sectors of the game.
FAQ – All you need to know about Le Château Blanc – Matcha (extension)
Can this expansion be played standalone?
No:Matcha requires The White Castle base game to play.
What does Matcha add to the base game?
It adds a new location (Chashitsu), Geishas, green diceand an additional action per turn, enriching the tactical options available.
Is the game getting more complex?
Yes, it offers more strategic depth without overcomplicating the core rules, satisfying players looking for more tactical choices.
Is the expansion suitable for all players of the base game?
Yes: both for those who already appreciate Le Château Blanc and for those wishing to renew their strategies and intensify in-game interaction.