Latest Artisan-Made Editions, Design Inspired by Snowy Landscapes of Hokkaido

A simple yet elegant game of tactics with a little luck, for 2. Imbued with Japanese craftsmanship.
– CLASSIC-neo edition
– THE ART edition “yuki (雪)”
Two new snow-inspired editions handmade by highly skilled Japanese paper craft artisans in Hokkaido. Expansion components added, more fun and more thought evoking!

Crowdfunded and 2,401% achieved by backers in 40 countries!

The project was made possible through international crowdfunding on Kickstarter in 2023.

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

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: 10,450 JPY (Official Online Store Price)
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”: 29,700 JPY (Official Online Store Price)
190 x 187 x 60 mm (7.5 x 7.4 x 2.4 in), 390 g (13.8 oz)
JAN: 4582540850278
¥10,450 JPY | 29,700 JPY (Official Online Store Price)
Official Store - Worldwide Shipping

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.

Overview Video

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

Features and Game Overview

How to Play / Game Components

Tutorial Video: Regular Rules [English]

 

Tutorial Video: Optional Expansion Rules with Modifier components [English]


Gameplay Video [English] *Without rule instructions

Game Rule Instructions [PDF]

Regular Rules + Optional Expansion Rules


Novice Rules (for beginners)

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 editions

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

 

 

 

 

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)

Creavive Team / Collaborators

 

Product Information

Bossa THE ART edition “yuki”, Tile-based Game
Bossa／坊茶［匠のアート版“雪”］（ボードゲーム）
First edition released in October, 2023
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JAN: 4582540850278｜Made in Japan
—
[Contents] 27 Dot tiles, 6 Action markers (3 types x 2), 2 Dice (White pips x 1, Black pips x 1), 4 Modifier chips (2 types x 2), 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] 13.76 oz / 390 g
[Materials] Tiles: Paper (PP laminated); Markers, Chips, Instruction Sheet, Serial number certificate, 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] 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-neo edition, Tile-based Game
Bossa／坊茶［クラシック ネオ版］（ボードゲーム）
First edition released in October, 2023
—
JAN: 4582540850285｜Made in Japan
—
[Contents] 27 Dot tiles, 6 Action markers (3 types x 2), 2 Dice (White pips x 1, Black pips x 1), 4 Modifier chips (2 types x 2), 1 Instruction sheet (JP, EN)
[Package Size] 6.81 x 3.03 x 1.73 inch / 173 x 77 x 44 mm
[Weight] 7.41 oz / 210 g
[Materials] Tiles, Markers, Chips, Instruction Sheet, Box: Paper; Dice: Plastic
—
Printed English instructions included; French, German, and Italian instructions provided online.
—
[Major Exhibits] 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-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: 10,450 JPY (Official Online Store Price)
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”: 29,700 JPY (Official Online Store Price)
190 x 187 x 60 mm (7.5 x 7.4 x 2.4 in), 390 g (13.8 oz)
JAN: 4582540850278
¥10,450 JPY | 29,700 JPY (Official Online Store Price)
Official Store - Worldwide Shipping

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-neo Edition / The Art Edition "yuki"
¥10,450 JPY | 29,700 JPY (Official Online Store Price)
Official Store - Worldwide Shipping
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