New release in 2026 at the official online store and board game events!
Printed English instructions included; French, German, and Italian instructions provided online. → here
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| Sansui Niseko |
・Artistic 9-layer white-based tiles: Handcrafted by a single Japanese artisan
・Frosted dice with a snow-like appearance [NEW]
・Action markers with silver foil stamping on cobalt blue dyed paper
・Double-sided foil-stamped Modifier chips [RENEW]
・Special octagonal box sparkling like snow: Handcrafted by Japanese artisans
・Includes serial number certificate [RENEW]
・Includes Bossa-exclusive Furoshiki Playmat (also functions as a furoshiki wrapping cloth) [NEW]
・Artistic 9-layer blue-based tiles: Handcrafted by a single Japanese artisan
・Translucent blue dice [NEW]
・Action markers with silver foil stamping on royal blue dyed paper
・Double-sided foil-stamped Modifier chips [RENEW]
・Japanese-style black octagonal special box: Handcrafted by Japanese artisans
・Includes serial number certificate [RENEW]
・Includes Bossa-exclusive Furoshiki Playmat (also functions as a furoshiki wrapping cloth) [NEW]
・Artistic 9-layer red-based tiles: Handcrafted by a single Japanese artisan
・Translucent pink dice [NEW]
・Action markers with silver foil stamping on rouge dyed paper
・Double-sided foil-stamped Modifier chips [RENEW]
・Japanese-style white octagonal special box: Handcrafted by Japanese artisans
・Includes serial number certificate[RENEW]
・Includes Bossa-exclusive Furoshiki Playmat (also functions as a furoshiki wrapping cloth) [NEW]
Handcraft of Bossa – at the artisan’s workshop
A two player game.
Decide each player’s dice color, then according to the dice pips’ color and number, place corresponding tiles alongside their dice.
Utilizing 3 Action Cards and one of the 2 Modifier Chips, avoid being backed into a corner and play your tiles. One more or one less tile only can be placed alongside previously place tiles.
The player who uses all the tiles in their hand or has 6 rows of tiles on their own color line takes the win.
Bossa has two sets of rules: the “Regular Rules” and the “Novice Rules” for beginners.
Game Rules Instructions → | English | French | Italian | German | Japanese |
Regular Rules [English, 6 min.]
Optional Expansion Rules [English, 2 min.]
THE ART “Yuki-II”
THE ART “Yuki-II”: Box
THE ART “Yuki-II”: Packaging
THE ART “Yuki-II” box surface: Sparkling like snow with fine glass flakes.
[Short Video] THE ART “yuki” box: sparkling like snow with fine glass flakes.
THE ART “Yuki-II” dot tiles: Artistic nine-layer tiles design inspired by snowy landscapes
THE ART “Yuki-II” dot tile close-up
THE ART “Yuki-II” dot tiles cross section close-up
THE ART “Yuki-II” dot tiles: The semi-reflective, slightly silverish light blue surface shows various expressions depending on the angle.
THE ART “Yuki-II” action markers: Silver foil-stamped on cobalt blue dyed paper
THE ART “Yuki-II” modifier chips: Redesigned for dual-sided use
THE ART “Yuki-II” dice: Frosted finish for a snow-like appearance
THE ART “Yuki-II”: Game in play
THE ART “Yuki-II”: Serial number certificate
THE ART “Mizu-II”
THE ART “Mizu-II”: Box
THE ART “Mizu-II”: Packaging
THE ART “Mizu-II” box: Title logo in silver foil-stamped, striped graphic pattern in clear foil-stamped
THE ART “Mizu-II” dot tiles: Artistic nine-layer tiles design inspired by clear water
THE ART “Mizu-II” dot tile close-up
THE ART “Mizu-II” dot tiles cross section close-up
THE ART “Mizu-II” action markers: Silver foil-stamped on royal blue dyed paper
THE ART “Mizu-II” modifier chips: Redesigned for dual-sided use
THE ART “Mizu-II” dice: Beautiful translucent blue
THE ART “Mizu-II”: Game in play
THE ART “Mizu-II”: Serial number certificate
THE ART “Hana-II”
THE ART “Hana-II”: Box
THE ART “Hana-II”: Packaging
THE ART “Hana-II”: String and tassel securing the box. Designed for easy attachment and removal.
THE ART “Hana-II” dot tiles: Artistic nine-layer tiles design inspired by flower gardens
THE ART “Hana-II” dot tile close-up
THE ART “Hana-II” dot tiles cross section close-up
THE ART “Hana-II” action markers: Silver foil-stamped on rouge dyed paper
THE ART “Hana-II” modifier chips: Redesigned for dual-sided use
THE ART “Hana-II” dice: Beautiful translucent pink
THE ART “Hana-II”: Game in play
THE ART “Hana-II”: Serial number certificate
Delicate handwork by an artisan using tweezers: THE ART editions
Inspection of tile finish condition using magnifying glasses by artisan: THE ART editions
Playmat included with THE ART edition II series
The playmat doubles as a wrapping cloth for the game box
Tile comparison video [2 min.]
Tile SOUND comparison video [1 min.]
THE ART edition tiles durability video [3 min.]
Gameplay Video [English, 2 min] *Without rule instructions
*Comments, reviews, and introductions to the previous editions
Bossa Classic – Daily Game Unboxing
YouTube video: Dice Tower Unboxings Channel (February 16, 2023 | English)
3 More Abstracts – Triversi, Bossa, and Donuts: with Tom and Zee
YouTube video: The Dice Tower Channel (May 5, 2024 | 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 | Japanese）
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)
Game design: Banana Moon Studio Sapporo
Team leader / Creative director: MAEDA Hiroshi
Planner / Production manager: MAEDA Kumiko
Planner / Graphic designer: YOSHIDA Kinuka, ISHIJIMA Haruna
Researcher: SUGIOKA Rino
Game development adviser: SAITO Tomoyuki (RareSightGames)
Translator (English): Darcy LEWIS
Paper craft artisans: TADOKORO Masayuki, Shichisei Sangyo
Box manufacturer: Morita
Translators: Alexandre SCHMITT (French), Federico RALLO (Italian), Markus REUBELT (German)
Product Information
Written by Bossa Creative team
→ 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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