The White Castle - Matcha

Sheila Santos and Israel Cendrero return to explore the elegance of feudal Japan with The White Castle: Matcha , the first official expansion for The White Castle , designed to enrich and deepen the base game experience. This expansion introduces new strategic elements and an even more refined cultural dimension, expanding gameplay possibilities and clan interactions.

In The White Castle: Matcha , the goal remains to gain the most influence points by carefully placing your clan members in key locations throughout the castle. The expansion, however, adds Geishas , ​​who can be placed in new spaces in the Chashitsu , the teahouse, opening up alternative scoring paths and new tactical opportunities. Thanks to these new additions, the available actions increase from 9 to 12 , making each turn even richer in choices and combinations.

The tea ceremony becomes the thematic and strategic heart of the expansion. Deeply rooted in Japanese culture, this practice represents hospitality, respect, and Zen philosophy . Over the centuries, the tea ritual has become a space of peace for the samurai and a powerful political and social tool. In Matcha, this tradition takes shape on the gaming table, directly influencing the prestige of the clans and their influence at the court of Himeji.

By the end of the game, clan members placed wisely in the Chashitsu will grant a significant increase in influence, making control of the teahouse a key element of the overall strategy. The new components—including 1 green bridge , 5 green dice , coins , tiles , personal boards , Geishas , ​​and cards —integrate seamlessly with the base game, offering greater depth without weighing down the rules.

The White Castle: Matcha box also includes a booster pack with 5 correction cards , designed to replace some overlapping cards in the deck due to a small graphical error that was quickly fixed. This attention to detail confirms the dedication to detail in this strategic expansion , ideal for those who wish to return to Himeji Castle and master every nuance of the tea ritual, politics, and power.