The White Castle
1–4 players • ages 12+ • 999 Games • 2023
- Publisher
- 999 Games · Niza Gams
- First published
- 2023
- Players
- 1–4 players
- Age
- 12+
- Genre
- German-style board game
How it plays
The White Castle plays 1–4 players and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
The White Castle was published by 999 Games in 2023, designed by the prolific duo Sheila Santos and Israel Cendrero, collectively known as Llama Dice. Set in the Himeji Castle in Japan, the game challenges players to manage resources, influence, and court positioning to earn the favor of the daimyo. The designers sought to create a tight, highly efficient experience that packs significant strategic depth into a compact, sixty-minute playtime.
The game is renowned for its minimalist box footprint and vibrant, thematic artwork by Joan Guardiet, which captures the elegance of Japanese architecture and historical court life. Upon its release, it was lauded by the gaming community for its innovative combination of dice placement and engine building mechanics. It quickly gained recognition as a standout title for its high player interaction and the satisfying tactical puzzle presented by its limited number of actions.
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About The White Castle
The White Castle is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–4 players • ages 12+ • 999 Games • 2023. It's filed under German-style board game. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How do you play The White Castle?
The White Castle is a board game for 1–4 players, filed under German-style board game. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.
How many players is The White Castle for?
The White Castle is built for 1–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is The White Castle for?
The White Castle lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who publishes The White Castle?
The White Castle is published by 999 Games and Niza Gams. The catalog gives its publication year as 2023.
Has The White Castle won any awards?
Yes — the catalog entry for The White Castle lists Gouden Ludo - best expert game.
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