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Nekonyancer[img]https://x.boardgamearena.net/data/tutorials/img67ad903a4aa2c2.19739917.jpg[/img] Japan, 1761: Harima province. Daimyo Sakai Tadazumi is one of the most important advisors in the Edo Shogunate. To gain influence with the court of the White Heron, you must insert family members into every level of life within the White castle! [green][tip] This tutorial is best viewed on a computer![/green]1maintitlebar_content

NekonyancerIn *The White Castle,* players will take turns using dice to trigger actions on the board. These actions allow them to gain resources, spend resources to put meeples on the board, and most importantly, trigger additional actions. Points are mostly awarded for placing meeples on the board. [green]After just three rounds of three turns each, whoever has the most points wins![/green]2maintitlebar_content

NekonyancerAt the beginning of the game, each player must choose a pair of *starting cards.* The number of available pairs is equal to the *number of players + 1.* [green]This is a 2-player game, so there are three pairs.[/green]3twc-main-game-panel-round-counter

NekonyancerEach pair consists of a [red]*Starting Resources card*[/red] and an [blue]*Action card.*[/blue] BGA randomly chose us as the *first player,* and these cards are chosen in *reverse* turn order, so our opponent will choose first.4twc-main-game-panel-round-counter

NekonyancerOkay, it's our turn to pick. I like the resources on the left card. *Click on the left resource card. Then [blue]confirm[/blue] your choice at the top!*1twc-main-card-35-front

Nekonyancer*Good!* At the top, you should be able to see all the resources provided by the card. In this game, most actions and resource acquisitions can be triggered in any order we choose, but in many cases, it won't matter. *Click on [green]"Resolve All"[/green] to claim all the resources.*1twc-choose-action-all

NekonyancerYou can see all the resources we acquired [red]*here:*[/red] 3 coins, 2 Daimyo seals, 4 rice, 2 iron, and 0 mother-of-pearl.1twc-player-panel-resources-11941354

NekonyancerYou can also see those resources on our Domain board. [img]https://x.boardgamearena.net/data/tutorials/img67ad903b995897.76447705.jpg[/img] *Scroll down* until you find it.2twc-main-game-panel-round-counter

NekonyancerThe three tracks on the left side of our board are used for *rice, iron,* and *mother-of-pearl.* Note that each track only goes up to 7. If we try to gain more than that, it will go to waste!3twc-player-board-resource-track-pearl-11941354

NekonyancerThe same goes for [red]*Daimyo seals*[/red] across the top of our board, but we can only hold up to *5.* The icon to the right of the seals is for [blue]*coins,*[/blue] and the one after that is [green]*victory points.*[/green] No limits for those, of course!4twc-seal-stock-11941354

NekonyancerAfter we gained resources from the resource card, it was flipped over and placed next to our *Lantern.* Whenever we trigger a lantern action, we'll gain all the resources shown to the right of it. We'll add more icons to our lantern as we play through the game!5twc-main-card-35-back

NekonyancerThe *Action card* was placed here. We'll be able to trigger its action later. *Click on [red]"Confirm"[/red] at the top so we can start the game!*6twc-main-card-44-front

NekonyancerGreat! At the beginning of each round, BGA rolls several white, red, and black dice and arranges them on the left side of the main board. The number of dice of each color is always equal to the *number of players + 1.* [green]In this case, we're playing a 2-player game, so BGA rolled 3 of each color.[/green]1twc-dice-9

NekonyancerThe reds always go in the top row, blacks in the middle, and whites in the bottom row. In each row, the dice are arranged with *lower* values on the left and *higher* values on the right. [blue]Here's another example from a 3-player game:[/blue] [img]https://x.boardgamearena.net/data/tutorials/img67ad903ce5d1f0.78996098.jpg[/img]2twc-dice-7

NekonyancerOn our turn, we must choose one of the dice and place it on an action space on the board. However, we can only choose the *leftmost* or *rightmost* die in each row. The ones in the middle - for the moment - are locked.3twc-dice-7

NekonyancerEach action space has a number on it. If we place a die with a higher value than what's printed, we'll [green]gain coins[/green] equal to the difference. However, if we place a die with a lower value, we'll have to [red]pay[/red] the difference!4twc-castle-room-main-board-steward-2

Nekonyancer[blue]Let's try it![/blue] *1.* Select the *Black 5.* *2.* Place it on this space.5twc-castle-room-main-board-steward-2

Nekonyancer*Great!* We placed a 5 on a 3 space. Since 5 - 3 = 2, [green]we gained 2 coins![/green] Since this is a *2-player game,* no other dice can be placed here for the rest of the round. In *3* or *4-player* games, a second die can be stacked on each space.1twc-castle-room-main-board-steward-2

NekonyancerIf there were more players in this game, and someone stacked a second die here, it would use the *first die's value* for calculating coins. For example, if someone stacked a *2* on top of this *5,* they would have to [red]pay 3 coins.[/red] *2 - 5 = -3.*2twc-castle-room-main-board-steward-2

NekonyancerOf course, we didn't just place this die to get coins. We did it to trigger actions. Next to the action space, there's a column of *die indicators,* followed by a card with three Action Scrolls on it. [green]We can trigger all the scrolls on the card with indicators that match the color of the die we used.[/green]3twc-castle-room-main-board-steward-2

NekonyancerIn this case, we used a *black die,* and the top two scrolls have black die indicators, so we can trigger those two scrolls. If we had used a white die instead, we'd just trigger the bottom scroll. We can't use a [red]red die[/red] because it wouldn't trigger anything!4twc-castle-room-main-board-steward-2

NekonyancerWe'll have to trigger those two action scrolls one at a time. *Click [blue]here![/blue]*5twc-choose-action-9

NekonyancerThe top scroll will grant us 2 mother-of-pearl. *Click on it!*1twc-main-card-action-block-10-1

Nekonyancer*Now click up [green]here![/green]*1twc-choose-action-12

NekonyancerOkay, now we'll resolve the other scroll, which grants 1 Daimyo seal and 1 victory point (red fan). Again, the order in which we receive them doesn't particularly matter in this case, so *click on [green]"Resolve All!"[/green]*1twc-choose-action-all

NekonyancerOkay, that's it for our first turn! *Click on [red]"Confirm"[/red] to end our turn.* Then our opponent will go!1confirmTurn

NekonyancerNext turn! In the first turn, all we did was acquire more resources. Let's do something more exciting this time! *1.* Select the [red]*Red 4.*[/red] *2.* Place it on *this space!*1twc-castle-room-main-board-steward-1

NekonyancerWe gained 1 coin for placing a *4* on a *3* space. Since we used a [red]red die,[/red] now we can trigger the scrolls with red die indicators. *Click [blue]here.[/blue]*1twc-choose-action-21

NekonyancerLet's take care of the simple one first. *Click on the top scroll.*1twc-main-card-9-front

Nekonyancer2 iron. Cool. *Click [green]here![/green]*1twc-choose-action-23

Nekonyancer[blue]Okay, now we'll trigger the other scroll, which grants a Gardener Action![/blue] I'd better explain a few things first. On our *Domain board,* you may have noticed that we have three rows of meeples: *Courtiers* (top), *Gardeners* (middle), and *Warriors* (bottom). [img]https://x.boardgamearena.net/data/tutorials/img67ad903e1ccde6.61708455.jpg[/img]1twc-choose-action-22

NekonyancerOn the left side of the main board, BGA laid out six *Gardener cards.* Each one has a rice cost, a victory point value, and an associated action.2twc-garden-card-10-front

Nekonyancer For example, the one in the top-left corner costs 2 rice, is worth 3 points at the end of the game, and grants 2 Daimyo seals. [green][tip] You can hover over any of the cards to see details![/green]3twc-garden-card-10-front

NekonyancerWhen we take a Gardener action, we can take the leftmost Gardener on our Domain board, place it on a Gardener card, pay the rice cost, and trigger the associated action! This particular Gardener action has an additional cost of 1 Daimyo seal, which isn't a problem for us. *Click [blue]here[/blue] to trigger the action!*4twc-choose-action-22

NekonyancerHmm... the bottom-right card looks like a good option. *Click here!*1twc-garden-card-6-front

Nekonyancer[green]Okay, we paid 3 food to place a Gardener.[/green] Next, scroll down to our *Domain Board.* As you can see, placing the Gardener uncovered an [red]*iron icon*[/red] on our board!1twc-player-board-gardeners-11941354

NekonyancerIf we place a black die to the left of our row of gardeners, we'll gain resources from all the exposed icons in the row. Then we'll trigger the action shown on the card to the right! Let's say that we placed a *Black 4* there. We'd [red]pay 2 coins[/red] (because 4 - 6 = -2), gain 2 iron, and trigger the warrior action on our Action card. These are called *Personal Domain Actions.*2twc-player-board-gardeners-11941354

NekonyancerSpeaking of Personal Domain actions, the card we just placed a gardener on provides one! We have to pay 4 coins, though. *Click [blue]here[/blue] to pay for the action!*3twc-choose-action-24

NekonyancerSince we've only placed one meeple so far, our options for this action are: • 1 Rice + Warrior action. • 2 Iron + Warrior action. • 1 Mother-of-Pearl + Warrior action. Let's take the iron! *Click on the Black die on our Domain board.*1twc-main-card-44-front

Nekonyancer*Click on [green]"Resolve All"[/green] to gain the iron.*1twc-choose-action-all

Nekonyancer*Now click [blue]here[/blue] to trigger the Warrior action!*3twc-choose-action-25

NekonyancerWarrior actions let us move the leftmost Warrior on our Domain Board to one of the [red]*Training yards*[/red] in the top-right corner of the main board. Each yard has an iron cost in the bottom-left corner and an action (or two) in the top-left corner.1twc-training-yard-2

NekonyancerFor example, [red]*this yard*[/red] costs 3 iron and lets us trigger any action scroll in the castle. [green]The actions provided by the yards will be different in every game![/green]2twc-training-yard-2

NekonyancerThis seems like a pretty good option for us. *Click [red]here[/red] to place a warrior!*4twc-training-yard-2

Nekonyancer*Great!* But before we trigger this yard's action, look closely at the icons in the bottom-right corner of the yard. They indicate how warriors are scored. Unlike gardeners, warriors do not provide flat amounts of victory points.1twc-training-yard-2

NekonyancerInstead, at the end of the game, each Warrior is worth 1 point per Courtier we placed in the castle. [green]In other words, Warriors x Courtiers = points![/green] Also, each warrior in the [green]*most expensive yard*[/green] counts double!2twc-training-yard-2

NekonyancerI'll show you Courtier actions next. We can use the Training yard's action to get one! *Click [blue]here![/blue]*3twc-choose-action-28

Nekonyancer[blue]Okay, now we can pick any action scroll in the castle.[/blue] The middle scroll on this card has a Courtier action! *Click on the middle scroll!*2twc-main-card-action-block-5-2

NekonyancerI actually made a slight mistake when I made this replay. The scroll I chose requires us to pay 1 Daimyo Seal for a Courtier action. I could have used [red]*this one*[/red] instead, which offers the same action for free: [img]https://x.boardgamearena.net/data/tutorials/img67ad903f334886.97898938.jpg[/img] Heh. Oops. Oh well.1jj-custom-controls

Nekonyancer*Click [blue]here[/blue] to trigger the action!*2twc-choose-action-29

NekonyancerThis is the [blue]*castle gate.*[/blue] The icons next to it represent the two optional steps that comprise a Courtier action. First, we can pay 2 coins to move a Courtier from our Domain Board to the castle gate. [img]https://x.boardgamearena.net/data/tutorials/img67ad90405622f1.91330614.jpg[/img]1twc-castle-room-main-board-gate

NekonyancerEach Courtier at the gate is worth 1 point at the end of the game, but since they aren't actually inside the castle, they don't count for Warrior scoring. *Click [blue]here[/blue] to place a Courtier!*2twc-choose-action-30

NekonyancerThe other optional step of a Courtier action lets us pay mother-of-pearl to move a Courtier from the gate up and into the castle. If we pay *2,* we can move *1* level up. If we pay *5,* we can move *2* levels up. [img]https://x.boardgamearena.net/data/tutorials/img67ad90415ec431.76018179.jpg[/img] We cannot pay 5 and move two different Courtiers 1 level up.1twc-castle-room-main-board-gate

NekonyancerIn this case, we only have 2 mother-of-pearl, so we'll just move up 1 level. *Click [blue]here![/blue]*2twc-choose-action-31

Nekonyancer*Select the Courtier at the gate.* As you can see, we can move it to any of the three areas in the first level of the castle. When we do, we will acquire the area's action card and move it to our Domain Board. *Move to the rightmost area!*1twc-castle-room-main-board-steward-3-courtier-stock

Nekonyancer*Great!* The card is now on our Domain Board, changing what we get from Personal Domain actions. When we acquired the new card, the old one was pushed out, flipped over, and placed next to our [red]*lantern!*[/red]1twc-main-card-5-front

NekonyancerThat's not all! Whenever we acquire a new card, we can trigger one of its white action scrolls for free. *Click [blue]here[/blue] to do so!*2twc-choose-action-33

Nekonyancer*Click on the bottom scroll to get 1 iron and 1 rice!*1twc-main-card-action-block-5-3

Nekonyancer[green]*Resolve all!*[/green]1twc-choose-action-all

NekonyancerFinally, we have to draw a new card from the deck to replace the one we took from the board. *Click [blue]here![/blue] Then confirm!*1twc-choose-action-32

Nekonyancer[blue]Whew! That was quite a turn! Here's a quick recap:[/blue] We placed a die, which triggered a *Gardener* action, which let us pay 4 coins to trigger a *Personal Domain* action, which gave us a *Warrior* action, which let us trigger any action scroll in the castle. We chose a *Courtier* action, which gave us a new card and let us trigger one of its white scrolls.1maintitlebar_content

Nekonyancer[blue]Just a couple more details about Courtiers.[/blue] In addition to increasing the value of our Warriors, Each Courtier on the *first/second/third* level of the castle is worth *3/6/10* points at the end of the game. If we move a Courtier into the third level, we can also claim a bonus from the *Daimyo card.*2twc-daimyo-courtier-stock

Nekonyancer[green]Turn 3![/green] Looks like all the high-numbered dice are gone, so we should take the *leftmost* die in a row. Whenever we do, we'll trigger a *lantern* bonus!1twc-dice-1

NekonyancerUnfortunately, the only remaining Action space in the castle has a *4* printed on it. We would have to pay 3 coins to place a "1" here, and we're broke!4twc-castle-room-main-board-diplomat-2

NekonyancerThere are also a couple action spaces in the bottom-right corner. This area is called [blue]*Outside the Walls.*[/blue] If we placed a die here, we could trigger one of the actions next to the space we use. It doesn't matter what color is used. [red]Unfortunately, both of the spaces are 5s, so again, we can't use them![/red]5twc-main-game-board-outside-the-walls

Nekonyancer[green]Well, there's always the well![/green] The [green]*well*[/green] has a 1 printed on it, as well as an *infinity* symbol, indicating that any number of dice can be placed there. When we do, we'll gain the resources shown. In this particular game, it's 1 Daimyo seal, 1 mother-of-pearl, and 1 iron. [blue]It's better than nothing![/blue]6twc-main-game-board-well

Nekonyancer*Select the Black 1 and place it on the well.*7twc-dice-8

NekonyancerFirst, we'll resolve the lantern effects. Again, we get these because we chose the *leftmost* die in a row. If you scroll down to our *Domain Board,* you'll see that we have 2 icons next to our lantern: 1 rice and 1 bird. [img]https://x.boardgamearena.net/data/tutorials/img67ad90425ed774.57804462.jpg[/img] The bird represents the *passage of time.*1jj-custom-controls

NekonyancerThis is the [red]*time track.*[/red] Everyone starts with a player token to the left of the track. Whenever we trigger the passage of time, our token will advance. [red]This will determine player order for the next round![/red]2twc-influence-slots

NekonyancerSome advancements on the track require us to pay Daimyo seals, but it's worth it. We'll gain some endgame victory points from this track as well. [img]https://x.boardgamearena.net/data/tutorials/img67ad90437ff5a1.03169873.jpg[/img]3twc-influence-slots

NekonyancerAlright, let's trigger the lantern's effects. *Click on [green]Resolve All![/green]*4twc-choose-action-all

NekonyancerNext, we'll gather all the resources provided by the well. [green]*Resolve All!*[/green]1twc-choose-action-all

Nekonyancer[blue]Okay, that was our last action for the round![/blue] When our opponent takes their turn, the round will end.1maintitlebar_content

NekonyancerThe first round is about to end! Three things will happen. First of all, player order for the next round will be determined based on each player's progress on the [red]*Time track.*[/red]1twc-influence-slots

NekonyancerIn this case, our opponent has progressed just a little bit farther than we have, so our opponent will go first, and we will go second. This will be shown using the *Heron* figures in the top-left corner.2twc-player-piece-19-front

NekonyancerSecond, each player may trigger the action on each card they placed a *Gardener* on, but only if there's at least 1 die left in the corresponding row.1jj-custom-controls

NekonyancerIn this case, we have a gardener on one of the cards in the bottom row, and one of the white dice is still here, so we can use that action again!2twc-player-piece-17-front

NekonyancerUnfortunately, the action requires 4 coins, and we're still broke. Too bad. *Click on [red]Skip[/red]!*3twc-choose-action-skip

NekonyancerFinally, all the dice are collected and rerolled for the next round!1twc-dice-1

Nekonyancer[green]Round 2![/green] This time, our opponent is the first player!1twc-player-piece-18-front

NekonyancerLet's play through just one more turn together. Examine the available dice and our resources. We want to get as many meeples onto the board as possible. [blue]Any ideas?[/blue]1twc-player-panel-resources-11941354

NekonyancerWell, we really need coins, so high numbers will help us a lot. The highest die is a white die, this area is the best place for a white die! *Select the White 5 and place it here!*2twc-castle-room-main-board-steward-3

Nekonyancer*Great!* We'll trigger the middle scroll to get a coin and some resources from the well, then the top scroll to get a Warrior action. [blue]I'll fast-forward through a couple of these steps...[/blue]1twc-main-card-12-front

NekonyancerOkay, let's place our warrior. We have plenty of iron, so let's put a warrior in the [red]*most expensive*[/red] yard. Remember, each warrior in the expensive yard counts as *two* for scoring at the end of the game! *Click on [red]this yard![/red]*1twc-training-yard-1

NekonyancerThat yard gives us a well action and lets us trigger any scroll on the board with a *black* die indicator. [blue]I'll go ahead and click through the Well action for you...[/blue]1twc-choose-action-62

NekonyancerOkay, next we can trigger any action scroll with a *black* die indicator. [blue]Take a look at our options. What do you think we should do?[/blue]1twc-player-panel-resources-11941354

NekonyancerI think you'll agree that the Warrior action on this card is the best option, but we only have 2 iron left, so we'll only be able to afford the cheapest training yard. [green]Hmm... Unless we use Daimyo seals.[/green]2twc-main-card-20-front

NekonyancerAt any time, we can convert 2 Daimyo seals into 1 resource or 1 seal into 1 coin! *Click [blue]here[/blue] to open the menu of Daimyo actions!*3daimyoActionsStart

NekonyancerWe just need 1 more iron to afford the middle training yard! *Click [blue]here![/blue]*1twc-choose-action--2

NekonyancerOkay, that's all we need. [green]*Exit!*[/green]1twc-choose-action--5

Nekonyancer*Click here to trigger a warrior action!*1twc-main-card-action-block-20-2

Nekonyancer*Select [red]this training yard![/red]*1twc-training-yard-2

NekonyancerAgain, that yard's action lets us trigger any scroll in the castle. Hmm... Let's play another gardener! *Click here to trigger a Gardener action!*1twc-main-card-action-block-10-3

NekonyancerHmm... this card grants 3 coins. They'll definitely be useful. *Click here to place a Gardener!*1twc-garden-card-9-front

Nekonyancer[blue]Okay, I think you've seen enough![/blue] The game will continue for a total of 3 rounds. After the 2nd round, turn order will change again, and players will get a chance to trigger their Garden actions [red]for the last time.[/red] At the end of the third round, the game will end, and BGA will count up the points!1maintitlebar_content

NekonyancerIn addition to points from placed Gardeners, Courtiers, and Warriors, and all the points they gained throughout the game, each player will score: • 1 point for every 5 leftover coins/Daimyo seals. • 1 or 2 points for each resource track with at least 3 or 7 units remaining. • Points according to progress on the Time track. [green]Whoever has the most points wins![/green]2maintitlebar_content

Nekonyancer[blue]*Thank you for playing through this tutorial for The White Castle!*[/blue] If you have any comments or questions about the tutorial, feel free to send *Nekonyancer* a message! Big thank yous go out to... • *Israel Cendrero* and *Sheila Santos* for designing this game. • *Devir Games* for publishing. • *jordijansen* for bringing it to BGA. Have fun! :D3maintitlebar_content

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