Le château blanc - Duel (French)

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 The White Castle: Duel, two clans clash to exert their influence at the White Heron's court, managing resources and employing strategy. 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 influence circles, or trade with the Portuguese. These actions will allow you to accumulate a series of icons—flags, katanas, kabutos, and origami—which will earn you points. The winner is the player with the most points.

• The essence of The White Castle through different mechanics

• Anticipation and engine building in the first phase of the game

• Timing and engine management in the second phase