Bossa, a simple yet stylish game for two: Episode 11
Written by Hiroshi Maeda, Bossa team leader
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Bossa will have expansion components with the release of the new edition in 2023. At the same time, the rules will be revised and expanded. The release date is June for Kickstarter and Indiegogo backers, with general sales expected in the fall or later. Today, we would like to introduce you to the expansion components and the revised rules!
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Thank you very much for your continued support of our crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for the new 2023 edition, as we have received in previous years.
As announced on Kickstarter, we are pleased to introduce the revised 2023 rules, two new expansion components, and optional expansion rules. (*June 27 note: The PDF and video links have been replaced with the latest version.)
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Bossa 2023 Revised Rules
In the 2023 revision, the "(former) Advanced Rules" were renamed "Regular Rules" and the "(former) Basic Rules" were renamed "Novice Rules". Based on the former rules, some minor changes (victory and tie conditions) and additions (clarification of handling of non-existent dot colors) have been made to the rules. In addition, an optional expansion rule has been added.
For more information on the rules, please see the PDF (link below) or the video (English).
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Regular Rules + Optional Expansion Rules [PDF]
Novice Rules (for beginners) [PDF]
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Instruction Videos
・Regular Rules [English]
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・Optional Expansion Rules [English]
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・Novice Rules [English]
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Two New Expansion Components
Two new modifier chips have been added to Bossa: "Doubler" and "Inverter". Each modifier chip performs the function of modifying the number or the colors of dots on a particular single tile.
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These modifiers were chosen from a number of ideas, which were thankfully test-played with the help of international players and local game geeks, and the feedback received from them was considered.
We are confident that it will provide more strategic and thought evoking fun for both frequent players and Bossa beginners.
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Doubler (left) and Inverter (right)
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Doubler: makes the number of dots on a particular single tile count double. (In the photo above, "White 2" is double counted to "White 4.")
Inverter: Inverts the colors of dots on a particular single tile. (In the photo above, the colors are inverted, and "White 5/Black 1" becomes "Black 5/White 1.")
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Optional Expansion Rules
Optional expansion rules are for "doubler" and "inverter" usage, and can be added to either the "Regular Rules" or the "Novice Rules".
Please see the PDF (Link above, included in the same file as the regular rules) for the details of the rules.
Instructional and gameplay videos are currently being edited. We will release them soon. Please wait a little longer.
・Gameplay Video [English]
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"2023 Update Kit" for 2021-2022 edition owners
Expansion components are included in THE ART “yuki” and CLASSIC-neo editions released in 2023.
For THE ART “mizu”/“hana”, CLASSIC, and STANDARD edition owners, we are offering the "2023 Update Kits". Currently available on Indiegogo.
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Thank you for reading. And thank you again for your support of our project.
Hope everyone to enjoy more fun and more thought evoking Bossa!
Hiroshi MAEDA, Team Leader
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Bossa new editions
Worldwide shipping is available only through the Official Store.
→ Banana Moon Games Official Online Store
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Bossa Stories
- Episode 17: Commentary on the game with Expansion Rules!
- Episode 16: An amazing paper craft artisan: his delicate and artistic handiwork
- Episode 15: Why play again and again and never get bored? (2023 revised)
- Episode 14: Try Bossa online for yourself!
- Episode 13: Going out with Bossa: the advantages of STANDARD edition (2023 revised)
- Episode 12: The new CLASSIC series: Natural look and feel for everyday use
- Episode 11: New Components Coming in 2023!
- Episode 10: THE ART editions in depth: Enrich your play experience with its beauty
- Episode 9: About the Snowy Sparkly Box
- Episode 8: Hokkaido’s “snowy landscape” as a design concept
- Episode 7: Play over and over again, never get bored!
- Episode 6: Going out with Bossa: the advantages of STANDARD edition
- Episode 5: CLASSIC edition in depth: Natural look and feel for everyday use
- Episode 4: THE ART edition tiles durability
- Episode 3: Bossa THE ART edition, boxes are also THE ART!
- Episode 2: THE ART edition “mizu” and “hana” have a different feel!
- Episode 1: About Mr. Tadokoro, an amazing paper craft artisan
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