Artisan-made higher versions of Bossa
Funded and 1,420% achieved on Kickstarter!
Worldwide Shipping Available!

Bossa, a simple yet elegant game of tactics with a little luck, for 2 players.
Imbued with Japanese spirit and craftsmanship.
– CLASSIC edition
– THE ART edition “mizu”
– THE ART edition “hana”
Handmade by highly skilled Japanese paper craft artisans.
* The project was made possible through international crowdfunding on Kickstarter with the support of backers from 33 countries and regions around the world.

Now worldwide shipping available exclusively at Banana Moon Games OFFICIAL online store.

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

 

Instruction Video [English]

Rules in detail

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

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

 

Reviews and articles

 

[EN] [CLASSIC / STANDARD]  YouTube video: Liege of Games Channel “Why Indie Board Games Are Awesome | Three Games Worth Knowing”, March 30, 2022

[EN] [STANDARD] YouTube video: Liege of Games Channel “One of the Best Crowdfunding Weeks…Ever?”, March 19, 2022

 [EN] [STANDARD] BoardGameGeek News article: “Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn: Report from Table Games in the World”, December 29, 2021

[EN] [STANDARD] [Advanced rules]  YouTube video: Z Blue Channel “I Played Bossa: Advanced rules | A Game for Two players by BananaMoon Sapporo”, January 31, 2022

[JP] [STANDARD] [Basic rules]  YouTube video: Ma-man Asobi Channel “Play Bossa – Connect the dots before your opponent!”, October 29, 2021

[JP] [STANDARD] [Basic rules]  YouTube video: Saikoroya Channel “Play Bossa – a stylish board game!”, October 31, 2021

[JP] [STANDARD] YouTube live stream: At One Channel “Preview of the hottest new games to be released at Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn”, November 10, 2021

[JP] [STANDARD] YouTube video: Gingagin Gundan Channel “Here are the board games that will be exhibited and sold at Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn!”, November 15, 2021

[JP] [STANDARD] [Basic rules]  Fufu Battle Channel “A husband and wife battle it out in the Bossa Game!”, November 12, 2021

[JP] [STANDARD] YouTube video: Uruoi Bodoge Channel “Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn: New Games Recommended!”, November 16, 2021

[JP] [STANDARD] YouTube video: Kitakoshi Channel “Just before Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn! New Game Introduction Live Stream”, November 18, 2021

[JP] [STANDARD] Tanikura Channel “Pick up the new games you are interested in at Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn!”, November 19, 2021

[JP] [STANDARD] [Basic rules]  YouTube video: BOARDERLESS Channel “Bossa: Use your tactics (and luck of the draw) to get in line before your opponent does! ”, January 11, 2022

[JP] [STANDARD] Board game website article: Table Games in the World “Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn: New Games”, November 26, 2021

[JP] [STANDARD] Board game web magazine article: BROAD “Interesting new titles at Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn”, November 16, 2021

[JP] [STANDARD] Board game website article: Board Game to Life “More than 20 games that you definitely need to check before the days of Tokyo Game Market 2021 Autumn, all in one place!”, October 28, 2021

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
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 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"
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
Classic Edition / The Art Edition "mizu" and "hana"
9,350 JPY | 29,700 JPY (Official Online Store Price)