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Within Himeji Castle’s walls, minor clans vie for influence through calculated positioning and resource management in The White Castle. Juggling iron, food, and mother-of-pearl resources, players strategically place dice to advance their clan members up the castle’s prestigious hierarchy. With only nine tense turns, every decision carries weight in this tightly designed game of social climbing and political finesse.

Companion Quest delivers a masterfully designed cooperative dice adventure. With premium components, it blends luck, strategy, and teamwork flawlessly. Manage energy cubes to collect dice, complete quests with unique rules, and outmaneuver the mischievous Gu’Gu. Scales superbly for families or veteran gamers across four difficulty modes. Creates genuine excitement through collaborative play without being overwhelming. A charming, replayable gem.

Rattus Big Box delivers a compelling medieval survival game set during the Black Death, masterfully blending accessibility and strategic depth through clever class cards and expansions. Its push-your-luck plague mechanics and area-majority gameplay create tense, replayable experiences. While occasionally punishing, the uncertainty generates memorable moments. The modular design allows infinite customization, with highlights like the Pied Piper’s unique movement and Universities’ upgrade paths.