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Tea House of the Blue Moon

2-6 players favorably entertain patrons.

Requirements

<30
2-6
12+

Description

A Tea House is a place where patrons come to drink, eat and be entertained by honorable, traditional Japanese female entertainers who act as hostesses; and whose skills include performing various Japanese arts such as classical music, dance, games and conversation, mainly to entertain male customers.

The game starts with a "Tea Table" in the center of the table. "Patrons" are randomly drawn, and placed at each of the six place settings. Each player starts with three cards; and each turn, players must play one card onto a patron, and then draw one card.

It is most important that the patrons are kept happy. A happy patron gives generous tips. Each patron favors or dislikes some of the services that the entertainers provide, so serve each patron in a manner to make them most happy.

You entertain the patrons by playing cards onto a patron of your choice, which adds the promise of a tip. The amount of the tip increases as additional entertainment cards are played on the patrons. A player can only collect the accumulated tips on a patron by playing a "Collect Tips" card.

Once a player has collected enough Yen to end the game (based on number of players), they may choose to end the game by saying: “I win.” All players finish the current round, and the player with the most Yen is the winner. If players are tied for the most Yen, they share the victory!

To keep costs down this game does not come with a box. All components would fit in the large Parts Bag, available here as a separate item.

"What I like about this game: apart from the beautiful presentation, I like the style of having to decide whether to add a card to a row and risk someone else scoring for it, or going in for a quick score." - Rob Harper

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Publish Date April 01, 2021
Edition First
Department Games
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Why buy this?

  • Quick to play!
  • Fun and easy to learn with a taste of the Orient!
  • Plays up to 6!

Nancy Hutchins

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Notes

  • This game contains a premium upgrade called UV Coating that makes the printed components more durable.
  • This game does not come in a box.
  • This game contains laser cut components. Laser cut items will have a slight amount of soot around the edges, which can easily be wiped off; and will have a campfire smell for about a week after you open them.

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Own It Played It Fun Priced Well High Replay Value Well Written Rules Nice Artwork

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