The White Castle*
The heron flies over the skies of Himeji while the Daimyo observes the activities of his servants from the castle's summit. Players control a clan to earn victory points by gaining influence at court, managing resources, and strategically placing their workers. The game features resource management, worker placement, and dice placement mechanics, set against the backdrop of Himeji Castle, where players engage in tending gardens, defending the castle, and climbing the social ladder. With accessible rules and a carefully crafted setting, it offers a blend of simplicity and strategic depth.
Nominated for 12 awards and won 6.
- 1 - 4 Players
- 80 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
We like The White Castle so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2025
- Position 5 in All "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année"🇫🇷 2024 winners & nominees compared.
- Position 7 in All "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 2024" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 2 in The best action drafting board, card & dice games
- Position 13 in The best "As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Expert"🇫🇷 winners & nominees. (Expert Game)
- Position 21 in The best dice games to play solo (Solitaire)
- Position 23 in The best games set in Japan 🇯🇵
- Position 9 in The best games where you can draft dice 🎲
- Position 3 in The best games with Worker Placement with dice instead of figures
- Position 23 in The best worker placement games
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