The Tea Strainer
The Tea Strainer
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| 1 player | 15 min | 8 years and up |
Le Passe-Thé is a solo microgame that invites you to become the guardian of a Japanese tea garden in search of harmony. In this compact card game, every decision counts: you'll need to smartly place your cards, manage your resources, and optimize your garden's layout to achieve the highest possible score. With its accessible rules and numerous strategic challenges, Le Passe-Thé offers a deep thinking experience in a pocket-sized format. An ideal solitary adventure for lovers of quick and clever strategy games.
How to play Teatime?
Game Setup
Install the necessary cards to create your play area and prepare the various resources used during the game. The player has their deck of cards and sets up the starting elements to progressively develop their tea garden.
Gameplay outline
- As the game progresses, you draw and play cards to develop your garden and activate various effects. Card placement is essential, as the combinations you create allow you to obtain resources, unlock new possibilities, and improve your final score.
- Every choice requires real anticipation: should you use a card immediately for its effect, keep it to complete a specific set, or place it in a strategic area of your garden? Managing your limited space and optimizing your actions are at the heart of the experience.
- The game also offers different objectives and performance levels that encourage you to replay to improve your mastery of the mechanics.
Win/Loss Condition
A game of Le Passe-Thé ends when all end-game conditions are met, usually when the deck of cards is exhausted or there are no more actions available. You then calculate your score based on the development of your garden and the objectives accomplished. The higher your score, the more recognized your mastery of the art of tea.
Our Tips for Winning
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Organize your garden with a long-term vision in mind
One of the main challenges of the game is the lack of space. Avoid playing your cards solely for their immediate benefit and think about the combinations you can build over several turns.
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Master the balance between resources and points
Focusing solely on scoring points quickly can limit your progress. Take the time to develop an efficient engine that will give you more options in the late game.
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Leverage the best card synergies
Each card can have a different value depending on its location and the cards surrounding it. Identifying the most effective combinations is essential to achieve the best scores.
FAQ – All About Le Passe-Thé
Why is Le Passe-Thé a particularly strategic microgame?
Its small size belies a great tactical richness. With few cards and little space available, every action has a significant impact on your development and your final score.
Does Le Passe-Thé have good replayability?
Yes, the different possible combinations, score objectives, and constant optimization of your strategy make each game different and make you want to try again.
Does it take a long time to master Le Passe-Thé?
The rules are simple to learn, but getting a high score requires several games and a good understanding of the interactions between cards.
What makes this solo microgame unique?
Its blend of space management, combination building, and tea ceremony-inspired atmosphere creates a calm and thoughtful experience in an extremely compact format.