Latest Editions
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Available exclusively at our official online store!

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

– THE ART edition “yuki (雪)”
– CLASSIC-neo edition

Two new snow-inspired editions handmade by highly skilled Japanese paper craft artisans. Expansion components added, more fun and more thought evoking!
* The project was made possible through international crowdfunding on Kickstarter with the support of backers from 40 countries and regions around the world.

Now available exclusively at Banana Moon Games OFFICIAL online store.

Players: 2
Time: 5-10 min.
Ages: 6+

Bossa

Classic-neo Edition / The Art Edition "yuki"
Tile-based game | Made in Japan
[Contents] Dot tiles: 27, Action markers: 6 (3 types x 2), Dice: 2, Modifier chips: 4 (2 types x2), 2023 revised instruction sheet (JP, EN), Serial number certificate (THE ART edition only)

CLASSIC-neo edition: 7,700 JPY (approx. 50 USD)
173 x 77 x 44 mm (6.8 x 3.0 x 1.7 in), 210 g (7.4 oz)
JAN: 4582540850285

THE ART edition “yuki”: 25,300 JPY (approx. 165 USD)
190 x 187 x 60 mm (7.5 x 7.4 x 2.4 in), 390 g (13.8 oz)
JAN: 4582540850278
¥7,700 JPY (approx. 50 USD) | 25,300 JPY (approx. 165 USD)

Online
| Offical Store |

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

Overview Video

Bossa – New Editions, Board Game (2 min.)

Features and Game Overview

Bossa Editions

1: STANDARD edition → Click and see this page.
4-6: CLASSIC edition, THE ART edition “mizu”/”hana”  → Click and see this page.

 

Tile comparison video

 

Tile  SOUND comparison video

 

New editions’ BOXES video

 

New editions for release in 2023

 

Handcraft at the artisan’s workshop video

 

Photo Gallery / Reviews and Articles

THE ART “yuki” 

THE ART “yuki” box

THE ART “yuki” packaging

THE ART “yuki” 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” dot tiles

THE ART “yuki” dot tile close-up

THE ART “yuki” dot tiles cross section close-up

THE ART “yuki” dot tile: The semi-reflective, slightly silverish light blue surface shows various expressions depending on the angle.

THE ART “yuki” action markers

THE ART “yuki” modifier chips

Dice: white pips (left) and black pips (right)

THE ART “yuki” game in play

THE ART serial number certificate

CLASSIC-neo

CLASSIC-neo packaging

CLASSIC-neo box surface: sparkling like night snow with fine glass flakes

[Short Video] CLASSIC-neo box: sparkling like night snow with fine glass flakes

 

CLASSIC-neo packaging close-up

CLASSIC-neo dot tiles

CLASSIC-neo dot tile close-up

CLASSIC-neo dot tiles cross section close-up

CLASSIC-neo action markers

Two modifier chips (on CLASSIC dot tiles)

CLASSIC-neo game in play 

CLASSIC series: CLASSIC-neo (front right) and CLASSIC (back left)​

Delicate handwork by an artisan using tweezers: CLASSIC/CLASSIC-neo and THE ART edition

Inspection of tile finish condition using magnifying glasses by artisan: THE ART edition​

 

 

 

 

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)

 

Creavive Team / Collaborators

Bossa

Classic-neo Edition / The Art Edition "yuki"
Tile-based game | Made in Japan
[Contents] Dot tiles: 27, Action markers: 6 (3 types x 2), Dice: 2, Modifier chips: 4 (2 types x2), 2023 revised instruction sheet (JP, EN), Serial number certificate (THE ART edition only)

CLASSIC-neo edition: 7,700 JPY (approx. 50 USD)
173 x 77 x 44 mm (6.8 x 3.0 x 1.7 in), 210 g (7.4 oz)
JAN: 4582540850285

THE ART edition “yuki”: 25,300 JPY (approx. 165 USD)
190 x 187 x 60 mm (7.5 x 7.4 x 2.4 in), 390 g (13.8 oz)
JAN: 4582540850278
¥7,700 JPY (approx. 50 USD) | 25,300 JPY (approx. 165 USD)

Online
| Offical Store |

*Worldwide shipping is available only through the Official Store. *No sales at physical stores outside of Japan.
Bossa
Classic-neo Edition / The Art Edition "yuki"
¥7,700 JPY (approx. 50 USD) | 25,300 JPY (approx. 165 USD)