Bossa Classic Edition / The Art Edition “mizu” and “hana”, Tile-based Game

Artisan-Made Editions, Design Inspired by Beautiful Landscapes of Hokkaido

A simple yet elegant game of tactics with a little luck, for 2. Imbued with Japanese craftsmanship.

– CLASSIC edition
– THE ART edition “mizu”
– THE ART edition “hana”

Three editions of the high-quality components of Bossa, which was well received at the Tokyo Game Market 2021, handcrafted by Japanese artisans with a delicate sense and advanced craftsmanship!

Crowdfunded and 1,420% achieved by backers in 33 countries!

The project was made possible through international crowdfunding on Kickstarter in 2022.

Printed English instructions included; French, German, and Italian instructions provided online. → here

Players: 2

Time: 5-10 min.

Ages: 6+

Bossa

Classic Edition / The Art Edition "mizu" and "hana"

Tile-based game | Made in Japan
[Contents] Dot tiles: 27, Action markers: 6 (3 types x 2), Dice: 2, Instruction sheets (JP, EN), Serial number certificate (THE ART editions only)

CLASSIC edition: 9,350 JPY (Official Online Store Price)
JAN: 4582540850230

THE ART edition “mizu”: 29,700 JPY (Official Online Store Price)
JAN: 4582540850247

THE ART edition “hana”: 29,700 JPY (Official Online Store Price)
JAN: 4582540850254

9,350 JPY | 29,700 JPY (Official Online Store Price)

Online
| Offical Store |

Physical
| Sansui Niseko | TORAYAMA |

Worldwide shipping is available only through the Official Online Store.
No sales at physical stores outside of Japan.

Bossa - Kickstarter trailer

(About 1.5 min)

Outline

How to play / Game components

Tutorial Video [English]

Game Rule Instructions

Advanced rules for gamers: instructions [PDF] -> English | Italian | Japanese

Basic rules for beginners: instructions [PDF] -> English | Italian | Japanese

Versions

Tile comparison video

Tile SOUND comparison video

Learn more → Bossa STANDARD

Handcraft at the artisan’s workshop video

THE ART edition tiles durability video

Articles detailing each version of Bossa（Kickstarter update section）

Reviews and articles

Bossa Classic – Daily Game Unboxing
YouTube video: Dice Tower Unboxings Channel (February 16, 2023 | English)

Play Bossa – Connect the dots before your opponent!
YouTube video: Ma-man Asobi Channel (October 29, 2021 | Japanese)

Bossa: We’ve found a very stylish board game!
YouTube video: Saikoroya Channel (October 31, 2021 | Japanese)

Preview of the hottest new games to be released at Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn
YouTube live stream: At One Channel (November 10, 2021 | Japanese)

A husband and wife battle it out in the Bossa Game!
YouTube video: Fufu Battle Channel (November 12, 2021 | Japanese）

Board games exhibited and sold at Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn!
YouTube video: Gingagin Gundan Channel (November 15, 2021 | Japanese）

Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn: New Games Recommended!
YouTube video: Uruoi Bodoge Channel (November 16, 2021）

Just before Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn! New Game Introduction Live Stream
YouTube video: Kitakoshi Channel (November 18, 2021 | Japanese)

Pick up the new games you are interested in at Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn!
YouTube video: Tanikura Channel (November 19, 2021 | Japanese)

I Played Bossa: Advanced rules | A Game for Two players by BananaMoon Sapporo
YYouTube video: Z Blue Channel (January 31, 2022 | English)

Ranking and Reviewing ALL 14 Games Played
YouTube Video: Liege of Games (April 20, 2022 | English)

Why Indie Board Games Are Awesome | Three Games Worth Knowing
YouTube Video: Liege of Games (March 30, 2022 | English)

Ares Expedition, Tidal Blades, & Casting Shadows! Should You Back?
YouTube Video: Liege of Games (March 25, 2022 | English)

One of the Best Crowdfunding Weeks…Ever?
YouTube Video: Liege of Games (March 19, 2022 | English)

Bossa, fun with the pips and dots, black and white
Board game blog: mikine kurinose (October 2022 | Japanese)

Play hard or play loose! Five recommended board games for two players found at Tokyo Game Market 2022 Spring
Board game website: Famitsu.com (April 29, 2022 | Japanese)

Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn: New Games
Board game website article: Table Games in the World (November 26, 2021 | Japanese)

Interesting new titles at Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn
Board game web magazine article: BROAD (November 16, 2021 | Japanese)

20 games that you definitely need to check before the days of Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn!
Board game website article: Board Game to Life (October 28, 2021 | Japanese)

Creative team / Collaborators

Product Information

Bossa CLASSIC edition, Tile-based Game
Bossa／坊茶［クラシック版］（ボードゲーム）

First edition released in September, 2022

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JAN: 4582540850230｜Made in Japan

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[Contents] 27 Dot tiles, 6 Action markers (3 types x 2), 2 Dice (White pips x 1, Black pips x 1), 1 Instruction sheet (JP, EN)

[Package Size] 6.81 x 3.03 x 1.73 inch / 173 x 77 x 44 mm

[Weight] 7.06 oz / 200 g

[Materials] Tiles, Markers, Instruction Sheet, Box: Paper; Dice: Plastic

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Printed English instructions included; French, German, and Italian instructions provided online.

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[Major Exhibits] Tabletop Tours 2022, Tokyo Game Market 2022 Spring, Tokyo Game Market 2022 Autumn, Nagoya Board Game Rakuichi 2023, Hiroshima Tachimach Game Marché, Hokkaido Board Game Expo 5.0, Tokyo Spiel Festival 2023, Tokyo Game Market 2023 Autumn, Hokkaido Spiel Fest 2023, Board Game Business Expo Japan 2024, Tokyo Game Market 2024 Spring, Hokkaido Board Game Expo 6.0

[Major sales platforms and physical stores to date] Banana Moon Games Official Store, TORAYAMA, Sansui Niseko, Kickstarter, Indiegogo

Bossa THE ART edition “mizu”, Tile-based Game
Bossa／坊茶［匠のアート版“水”］（ボードゲーム）

First edition released in September, 2022

—

JAN: 4582540850247｜Made in Japan

—

[Contents] 27 Dot tiles, 6 Action markers (3 types x 2), 2 Dice (White pips x 1, Black pips x 1), 1 Instruction sheet (JP, EN), 1 Serial number certificate

[Package Size] 7.48 x 7.36 x 2.36 inch / 190 x 187 x 60 mm (including tassel and string)

[Weight] 13.41 oz / 380 g

[Materials] Tiles: Paper (PP laminated); Markers, Instruction Sheet, Serial number certificate, Box: Paper; Dice: Plastic

—

Printed English instructions included; French, German, and Italian instructions provided online.

—

[Major Exhibits] Tabletop Tours 2022, Tokyo Game Market 2022 Spring, Tokyo Game Market 2022 Autumn, Nagoya Board Game Rakuichi 2023, Hiroshima Tachimach Game Marché, Hokkaido Board Game Expo 5.0, Tokyo Spiel Festival 2023, Tokyo Game Market 2023 Autumn, Hokkaido Spiel Fest 2023, Board Game Business Expo Japan 2024, Tokyo Game Market 2024 Spring, Hokkaido Board Game Expo 6.0

[Major sales platforms and physical stores to date] Banana Moon Games Official Store, TORAYAMA, Sansui Niseko, Kickstarter, Indiegogo

Bossa THE ART edition “hana”, Tile-based Game
Bossa／坊茶［匠のアート版“花”］（ボードゲーム）

First edition released in September, 2022

—

JAN: 4582540850254｜Made in Japan

—

[Contents] 27 Dot tiles, 6 Action markers (3 types x 2), 2 Dice (White pips x 1, Black pips x 1), 1 Instruction sheet (JP, EN), 1 Serial number certificate

[Package Size] 7.48 x 7.36 x 2.36 inch / 190 x 187 x 60 mm (including tassel and string)

[Weight] 13.41 oz / 380 g

[Materials] Tiles: Paper (PP laminated); Markers, Instruction Sheet, Serial number certificate, Box: Paper; Dice: Plastic

—

Printed English instructions included; French, German, and Italian instructions provided online.

—

[Major Exhibits] Tabletop Tours 2022, Tokyo Game Market 2022 Spring, Tokyo Game Market 2022 Autumn, Nagoya Board Game Rakuichi 2023, Hiroshima Tachimach Game Marché, Hokkaido Board Game Expo 5.0, Tokyo Spiel Festival 2023, Tokyo Game Market 2023 Autumn, Hokkaido Spiel Fest 2023, Board Game Business Expo Japan 2024, Tokyo Game Market 2024 Spring, Hokkaido Board Game Expo 6.0

[Major sales platforms and physical stores to date] Banana Moon Games Official Store, TORAYAMA, Sansui Niseko, Kickstarter, Indiegogo

Bossa

Classic Edition / The Art Edition "mizu" and "hana"

9,350 JPY | 29,700 JPY (Official Online Store Price)

Online
| Offical Store |

Physical
| Sansui Niseko | TORAYAMA |

Worldwide shipping is available only through the Official Online Store.
No sales at physical stores outside of Japan.

Bossa

Classic Edition / The Art Edition "mizu" and "hana"

9,350 JPY | 29,700 JPY (Official Online Store Price)

Artisan-Made Editions, Design Inspired by Beautiful Landscapes of Hokkaido

A simple yet elegant game of tactics with a little luck, for 2. Imbued with Japanese craftsmanship.

– CLASSIC edition – THE ART edition “mizu” – THE ART edition “hana”

Three editions of the high-quality components of Bossa, which was well received at the Tokyo Game Market 2021, handcrafted by Japanese artisans with a delicate sense and advanced craftsmanship!

The project was made possible through international crowdfunding on Kickstarter in 2022.

*Worldwide shipping is available only through the Official Online Store. *No sales at physical stores outside of Japan.

Bossa - Kickstarter trailer

Outline

How to play / Game components

Game Rule Instructions

Versions

Articles detailing each version of Bossa（Kickstarter update section）

Reviews and articles

Creative team / Collaborators

Bossa CLASSIC edition, Tile-based Game Bossa／坊茶［クラシック版］（ボードゲーム）

First edition released in September, 2022

—

JAN: 4582540850230｜Made in Japan

—

[Contents] 27 Dot tiles, 6 Action markers (3 types x 2), 2 Dice (White pips x 1, Black pips x 1), 1 Instruction sheet (JP, EN)

[Package Size] 6.81 x 3.03 x 1.73 inch / 173 x 77 x 44 mm

[Weight] 7.06 oz / 200 g

[Materials] Tiles, Markers, Instruction Sheet, Box: Paper; Dice: Plastic

—

Printed English instructions included; French, German, and Italian instructions provided online.

—

[Major sales platforms and physical stores to date] Banana Moon Games Official Store, TORAYAMA, Sansui Niseko, Kickstarter, Indiegogo

Bossa THE ART edition “mizu”, Tile-based Game Bossa／坊茶［匠のアート版“水”］（ボードゲーム）

First edition released in September, 2022

—

JAN: 4582540850247｜Made in Japan

—

[Contents] 27 Dot tiles, 6 Action markers (3 types x 2), 2 Dice (White pips x 1, Black pips x 1), 1 Instruction sheet (JP, EN), 1 Serial number certificate

[Package Size] 7.48 x 7.36 x 2.36 inch / 190 x 187 x 60 mm (including tassel and string)

[Weight] 13.41 oz / 380 g

[Materials] Tiles: Paper (PP laminated); Markers, Instruction Sheet, Serial number certificate, Box: Paper; Dice: Plastic

—

Printed English instructions included; French, German, and Italian instructions provided online.

—

[Major sales platforms and physical stores to date] Banana Moon Games Official Store, TORAYAMA, Sansui Niseko, Kickstarter, Indiegogo

Bossa THE ART edition “hana”, Tile-based Game Bossa／坊茶［匠のアート版“花”］（ボードゲーム）

First edition released in September, 2022

—

JAN: 4582540850254｜Made in Japan

—

[Contents] 27 Dot tiles, 6 Action markers (3 types x 2), 2 Dice (White pips x 1, Black pips x 1), 1 Instruction sheet (JP, EN), 1 Serial number certificate

[Package Size] 7.48 x 7.36 x 2.36 inch / 190 x 187 x 60 mm (including tassel and string)

[Weight] 13.41 oz / 380 g

[Materials] Tiles: Paper (PP laminated); Markers, Instruction Sheet, Serial number certificate, Box: Paper; Dice: Plastic

—

Printed English instructions included; French, German, and Italian instructions provided online.

—

[Major sales platforms and physical stores to date] Banana Moon Games Official Store, TORAYAMA, Sansui Niseko, Kickstarter, Indiegogo

*Worldwide shipping is available only through the Official Online Store. *No sales at physical stores outside of Japan.

Latest news

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– CLASSIC edition
– THE ART edition “mizu”
– THE ART edition “hana”

Worldwide shipping is available only through the Official Online Store.
No sales at physical stores outside of Japan.

Bossa CLASSIC edition, Tile-based Game
Bossa／坊茶［クラシック版］（ボードゲーム）

Bossa THE ART edition “mizu”, Tile-based Game
Bossa／坊茶［匠のアート版“水”］（ボードゲーム）

Bossa THE ART edition “hana”, Tile-based Game
Bossa／坊茶［匠のアート版“花”］（ボードゲーム）

Worldwide shipping is available only through the Official Online Store.
No sales at physical stores outside of Japan.