Going out with Bossa: the advantages of STANDARD edition – Bossa’s Story 6

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Written by Hiroshi Maeda, Bossa team leader

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STANDARD edition in pocket size

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Hello to all backers.  I am Hiroshi Maeda, team leader.  Today, I would like to share with you the advantages of the STANDARD edition.

I have all versions of Bossa. Well, of course.  I have THE ART edition in my office, and when I have guests over, I entertain them with it.  I have the CLASSIC edition at home. We live with a couple and have no small children, so this simple, slightly higher quality version fits us just fine.  But what I want to emphasize today is that I always have a STANDARD edition in my bag!

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Compact and casual

The STANDARD edition is the most compact of Bossa's four versions.  First and foremost is the size of the box.  It is only 3.4(w)x3.4(h)x1.1(d)inches / 87(w)x87(h)x28(d)mm.  A bag can easily fit in it!  It will even fit in a jacket pocket (though it might be a bit dorky).  In other words, easy to carry!  You can take Bossa with you wherever you go.

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STANDARD edition packaging

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Play at different places!

The dot tiles and action markers are also smaller than in other versions, so STANDARD edition can be played in smaller spaces.  For example, on a table in a cafeteria during lunch or break time, or on a counter in a bar or pub after work. Play time is short, only 5 to 10 minutes per game, so it can be enjoyed casually.

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On a table in the cafeteria during break time
On the bar counter after work

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Easier to handle

Although not designed for heavy-duty use, the STANDARD edition will be easier to handle than the uncoated CLASSIC edition or THE ART edition made of superior materials. This is just my personal opinion.  The face side of the STANDARD edition dot tiles are finished with a gloss-coated layer and the back side with a matt-coated layer.  It has a chip-ball core and is offset printed on the surface paper with special spot color inks.

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STANDARD edition tile close-up
STANDARD edition dot tiles. (Left: face, Right: back)

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By a specialist manufacturer

STANDARD edition dot tiles, action markers and boxes are manufactured by a specialist board game manufacturer in Japan.  The company, located in Nagoya, Japan, is well known among Japanese game creators for its quality products.  We also trust their technology and quality and have outsourced the production of game components for several titles.

*BGM Morikawa-paper (https://boardgamemill.jp), a specialist board game manufacturer in Nagoya, Japan.

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BGM Morikawa-paper's factory

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Now, why don't you go out with Bossa?

Adding the STANDARD edition to THE ART edition and CLASSIC edition, which will become your precious collection, will make Bossa more mobile.

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From left to right: STANDARD, CLASSIC, THE ART “mizu”, THE ART “hana”

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Thank you for reading. And thank you again for your support of our project. I hope each Bossa version will become your favorite!

Hiroshi Maeda, team leader

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Bossa on Indiegogo [Ending Soon]

Late Pledge live on Indiegogo now!
The last production quota of this year.
Artisan-made versions are available in limited quantities.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bossa#/

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Links to Bossa’s Story episodes

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Bossa on bananamoon-games.jp