{"product_id":"devir-the-white-castle-matcha-expansion-new-board-dice-tea-house","title":"Devir The White Castle: Matcha Expansion – New Board, Dice \u0026 Tea House","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpand The White Castle with the elegant Matcha expansion, introducing a dedicated Tea House board, a fresh bridge equipped with its own dice, and a handful of new components that invite varied strategies. This module contributes more variability to each session while preserving the game’s refined pacing and thematic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew Tea House board that adds three additional turns to the base game and unlocks new timing and scoring options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBridge with its own dice, plus new actions and pathways to influence the board and players’ plans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew spaces to gain influence and obtain resources, including the Tea House and the lake viewpoint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew clan members—the geishas—and an extra resource, the chasen (tea whisk).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGameplay impact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVariable setup and worker placement mechanics create fresh experiences with each playthrough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Tea House adds meaningful decision points and extends opportunities to increase influence points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew resources and spaces open additional routes to influence, control, and resource access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy players choose Matcha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base game has earned a strong reception on BoardGameGeek, signaling its appeal to strategy-minded players. Matcha builds on that foundation by offering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMore replayability through new components and strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImmersive thematic moments, from the ceremonial ambience to the tactile thrill of new dice and pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA modular addition that invites both veterans and newcomers to explore deeper mechanics and fresh challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes on play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to return to Himeji Castle and master the subtleties of the tea ceremony? Matcha invites planning, adaptation, and a measured pace that rewards thoughtful turns without promising guaranteed results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What does the Matcha expansion add to The White Castle?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: It introduces a Tea House board, new dice, geishas, and additional resources for more strategic options and longer play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is this expansion suitable for new players or only veterans?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The expansion scales with the base game, offering additional variability and fresh challenges for both new and experienced players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Devir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115495014568,"sku":"B0DKPG6K1Z","price":86.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2990\/9672\/files\/devir-the-white-castle-matcha-expansion-bridge-dice.jpg?v=1767734669","url":"https:\/\/toygame.ca\/products\/devir-the-white-castle-matcha-expansion-new-board-dice-tea-house","provider":"Toygame Canada | Playtime Starts Here ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}