All the richness of White Castle… for two players!

After the arrival of the Portuguese in Japan, the daimyos vied for control of foreign trade and technology. Himeji Castle, a symbol of feudal power, became a strategic center for clans seeking influence.
Relive the golden age of Nanban trade and exploit the numerous opportunities for commercial and cultural exchange with the Portuguese to demonstrate your clan's worth at the Himeji court.

In White Castle: Duel, two clans clash to exert their influence at the White Heron court, managing resources and employing strategic thinking.
Each turn, you will use your Lamp tokens to acquire resources and activate actions. Among the available actions, 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. These actions will allow you to collect a series of icons – flags, katanas, kabutos, and origami – which will earn you points. The winner is the one with the most points.

• The essence of White Castle through different mechanics
• Anticipation and engine building in the first phase of the game
• Timing and engine performance management in the second phase