Japan
Board Games with Japan theme are a category on its own and it’s a very diverse one. These games are set in Japan or have themes from Japanese history, Japanese culture and legends. Japan themed board games often have distinctive style and beautiful illustrations depicting unique Japanese aesthetics and motifs which simply make you say “Kawaii!” or “Kirei!”. However, games in this category bring different game mechanics, complexity and game types. You will find complex strategies as well as quick small games, family-oriented board games, card games, co-ops, solo games and games for two…
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As varied as Japanese culture is, no game is the same like another. Everyone will find their pick!
Board games in this category allow you to immerse into the rich Japanese culture cozily from your home. Japanese history, strategic battles, zen relaxation, traditional cuisine, cute cats or fast Japanese trains… which theme you wanna try first?
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As an example, we are mentioning a few games to show how different can games inspired by Japan be:
The White Castle: Strategic euro game set in the feudal era of Japan and placed in the court of the Himeji castle. In the game you will work with resources, worker placement and dice placement to carry out actions.in order to manage your gardens, defend the castle or progress up the social ladder of the court. Its sleek and simple design belies a great deal of strategic depth within the grasp of players.
Ticket to Ride - Japan & Italy: Ticket to Ride is one of the most successful titles. In this expansion, you will travel to iconic locations such as Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuoka, and you will manage with the famous Shinkansen railway line which everyone in the game shares. Just like on real Japanese railways, you have to combine competition with cooperation.
Dorfromantik: Sakura: Well know title but this time in Japan! Dorfromantik: Sakura is a cooperative game in which you build a cozy, picturesque village and fulfil requests from its residents. That way you will collect points and get new challenges. There are 6 surprise boxes with new content that you can open through the game.
Kyoto no Neko: In Kyoto no Neko you become a kitten who is about to explore the city of Kyoto through a series of independent, replayable scenarios. How cute! In each scenario players fulfill a variety of missions typical for cats – from befriending a schoolboy to fight with aggressive stray cat or stealing other player’s food. During the game you will evolve and develop your skills and gain new options to explore the city.
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Dorfromantik - Sakura is the stand-alone successor to the Spiel des Jahres 2023 Dorfromantik - The Board Game.
Improve your Japanese state! Replace the cards in your hand and in your tableau with cards from the central river while respecting their positioning.
The Kitsune are divided into 2 clans: Zenko (blue cards) and Yako (orange cards). You are assigned one clan at the beginning of the game but you will have to play with your clan's cards and the ones of the opposing clan to win.
Two clans compete to exert their influence in the White Heron's court, managing resources and building engines. On each turn, you will use their lamp tokens to obtain resources and activate actions. Among the actions available, you can buy and upgrade influence cards, place clan seals on gardens and training grounds, move your courtier between circles of influence, or trade with the Portuguese....
Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition is the quintessential quantum trick-taking card game for 2 - 5 cool cats, where your card’s color isn’t defined until you play it! Hypothesize how many tricks you will win, and record your bid. Place tokens on the community research board as you play your hand, and connect large groups of tokens to score even more points. Plan your tricks carefully as you cannot...
The erasable marker sheet for Dorfromantik: The Board Game can be used repeatedly. It replaces disposable sheets in a pad.
The White Castle is a Euro type game with mechanics of resource management, worker placement and dice placement to carry out actions. During the game, over three rounds, players will send members of their clan to tend the gardens, defend the castle or progress up the social ladder of the nobility. At the end of the match, these will award players victory points in a variety of ways.
Set of 2 Senjutsu: Battle for Japan Expansions in Czech for a discounted price.
In The White Castle: Matcha, you will have to deal with a new place in which to influence the court using new members of your clan. Having members of your clan in good seats within the Chashitsu (tea room) will help you achieve a greater level of influence within the court of Himeji. Also, you will have one additional action each round. Will that be enough?
In the late 19th century, during the early Meiji era, Japan opened its first railway line between Shimbashi and Yokohama. This new mode of transportation sparked a railway boom across the country.
Dear travelers, welcome to the Japanese island of Shikoku! In the game Tokaido Duo, two players will embark on a threefold spiritual journey to the smallest of Japan's main islands. As a pilgrim, visit gardens, beaches, shrines, and hot springs. As a merchant, collect and sell traditional souvenirs. And as a painter, immortalize the island's beautiful panoramas in a painting that you will give...
Expansion of the highly successful travel game Tickets, Please! with a map of Japan and Italy
Hanabi je kooperativní karetní hra, ve které je úkolem hráčů předvést co největší ohňostroj! Tak jednoduché to ale není, hráči nevidí své vlastní karty a ostatní jim musí jednoduchými indiciemi napovídat, co mají v ruce. Kromě logiky tak procvičíte i pamatováka, protože některé karty si musíte pamatovat i několik kol, než je můžete zahrát.
Welcome tranquility into your home with the LEGO® Botanicals Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree (10348) building kit for adults. Flourishing with stunning details, this nature-inspired set becomes gorgeous plant decor that will never wilt or need to be watered. Capturing the beauty and vibrancy of real red maple bonsai trees, this LEGO plant has red and orange leaves and sits in a dark green plant...
Vládce Tokia je kostková hra, ve které se stáváte jednou z příšer, které bojují o nadvládu nad Tokiem. Při hře se tak můžete cítit jako v japonských monsterfilmech a taky si řádně zaničíte! Vžijte se do role Roboopa, Mecha Draka či obřího roztomilého Kyberkotěte - perfektní grafika tomu rozhodně napomůže! Hráči házejí kostkami a schraňují symboly úderů, energie, léčení a vítězných bodů. Za...
A cat's life may be wonderful, but even the happiest of cats will be curious to know what's hidden behind the walls of their garden! In this game, players take on the role of cats exploring the city. As the deck is explored, the cats will find food, friends and special gifts... But be careful not to stay too late: you might get lost in the streets of Kyoto!
Take time out with the LEGO® Botanicals Plum Blossom (10369) flower decor building set for adults. The plum blossom is a popular motif in traditional art, often portrayed in ink-and-wash paintings as part of a classic quartet of beautiful plants known as the Four Gentlemen. Indulge in a mindful building project or treat a loved one to this timeless floral display – a perfect gift idea for any...
Takenoko je desková hra, která se odehrává na japonském císařském dvoře. Čísař dostal od svého čínského protějšku darem vzácné zvíře - pandu. Vaším úkolem je postavit zahrádku, na které budete pěstovat bambus, který věčně hladovou pandu zasytí. Tím získáte vítězné body na kartičkách s tajnými úkoly. Takenoko je vynikající rodinná hra, která se nejen dobře hraje, ale i nádherně vypadá....
Mark the arrival of spring and new beginnings with this LEGO® Cherry Blossoms (40725) celebration gift for aspiring florists and nature lovers aged 8 and up. Featuring 2 buildable cherry blossom twigs that can be decorated with delicate buds in shades of white and pink, the set encourages flower-lovers to create customized LEGO blooms. As well as being a celebration gift for kids, the...
Enjoy a new taste of Bitoku with Bitoku: Resutoran, a three-module expansion that you can add to the base game as you prefer. Do you want the full menu? Add all of them! Do you want to try a bite? Add just one, and enjoy the banquet. Itadakimasu!
Comes with two 32mm miniatures (Sohei Monk and Dutch Sailor) and 104 ability cards including each character's signature cards, kamae trees, new base ability cards and their own unique solo decks.
Onitama is a two-player, perfect information abstract game with a random starting set-up. On a 5x5 board, both players start with five pawns on their side, with the main pawn in the middle. German edition Each player has two open cards that each display a possible move for any of her pieces. There is a fifth card that cannot be used by either player. On a player's turn, she chooses one of...
Takenoko: Panďátka je rozšíření pro pěknou rodinnou deskovou hru Takenoko. V rozšíření přibude do hry Máma Pandová a pokud se s Tátou Pandou potkají na jednom políčku, můžete se těšit na malá panďátka, která přinášejí bonusy. Kromě toho obsahuje rozšíření i nohá hraní políčka, nové úkoly a nové varianty hry.
In Koi, you build an authentic 3D koi pond, so the challenge is to bring your reservoir to life and make the most of the actions at your disposal to create something truly magnificent.From the creators of Bonsai comes a brand-new, serene, strategic journey through nature.

