Slide the Sheets and Move the Walls!
Create Paths for the Ninja!

A treasure hunting game using wits and ninjutsu in a moving maze castle

The players are Ninja sent to the castle on a special mission by their warlord.
In the maze of the castle, collect Treasures, Crystals, and Chips to complete the mission.

Slide the maze Walls (transparent sheets) to create paths for the Ninja, use Tools and Weapons, sometimes manipulate specters, and even get some luck to conquer the castle and opponents.

Launching on Kickstarter in 2024!

Players: 2-4
Time: 15-90 min.
Ages: 10+

GACHIJO

Four Ninja and the Castle of Treasures
[Contents (material) ] Base Board: 1 (paper), Stage Sheet: 9 (paper), Transparent Sheet: 3 (PET), Ninja Piece: 4 (paper), Base Flag: 4 (wood, paper), Marker: 20 (paper), Acquisitions Board: 4 (paper), Quick Reference Card: 4 (paper), Mission Card: 4 (paper), Gacha Card: 24 (paper), Summon Card: 8 (paper), GoT (The Guardians of the Treasures) Piece: 4 (paper), Treasure Den Board:1 (paper), Treasure Token: 12 (paper), Crystal Piece :18 (acrylic), Tool Token: 18 (paper), Weapon Token: 12 (paper), Shinobi/Summon Chip: 16 (paper), Kaeru Chip: 20 (paper), Tool Bag: 1 (polyester, cotton), Weapon Bag: 1 (polyester, cotton), Quick Start Guide: 1 (paper), Instructions Booklet: 1 (paper)
[Size] 16.93 x 11.22 x 1.18 inch / 430 x 285 x 30 mm
JAN: 4582540850315
Designed in Japan | Made in China

*Printed instructions will be in English and Japanese. French and other language instructions will be provided in a downloadable PDF.
Crowdfunding in Preparation

Trailer Video

[Trailer] GACHIJO – Four Ninja and the Castle of Treasures, Board Game (1min. 32sec.)

Project Update

Game information and project progress will be updated regularly.

Prototype to be unveiled for the first time and a trial play session will be held at Tokyo Game Market 2023 Autumn.

Date and Time: December 9 (Sat.) and 10 (Sun.), 2023, 11:00 – 17:00
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, West Exhibition Halls 1 and 2 (3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
Booth: [O12] Banana Moon

 

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Prologue

GACHIJO, a Legendary Castle with Hidden Treasures

It was the Sengoku Period in the Middle Ages of Japan. GACHIJO, a castle that had been rumored since ancient times but whose location had remained a mystery, was finally discovered deep in the mountains.

According to legend, the castle, which lost its master after an era of prosperity several hundred years ago, still contains hidden treasures with mysterious powers, and whoever possesses them will surely become the ruler of the country. Word spread quickly among the Tokugawa, Toyotomi, Oda, and Takeda feudal lords, who were eagerly awaiting their chance to reign. They immediately sent their own ninja to the castle, vying to be the first to collect the treasures.

However, the entire castle was a moving maze of ever-changing positions, and the Guardians of the Treasures, in the form of specters, lurked within. In essence, a castle full of traps.

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Treasures and Specters of the Castle

Coming soon, stay tuned!

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Use your wits and ninjutsu to conquer the castle and opponents!
[Ninja Tools and Weapons]

Coming soon, stay tuned!

Game Components | Game Play

Coming soon, stay tuned!

The Team

GACHIJO is being developed in collaboration with an international team.

[Game Design]
Martin Nedergaard Andersen (Camp Games ApS, Denmark)
Banana Moon Studio Sapporo (Japan)

[Story and Scenario]
Banana Moon Studio Sapporo (Japan)

[Illustrations]
Richard Zimba (UK)

[Graphic Arts]
Banana Moon Studio Sapporo (Japan)

[Translation]
Darcy Lewis (Japan/Australia)
Alexandre Schmitt (France)

GACHIJO

Four Ninja and the Castle of Treasures
[Contents (material) ] Base Board: 1 (paper), Stage Sheet: 9 (paper), Transparent Sheet: 3 (PET), Ninja Piece: 4 (paper), Base Flag: 4 (wood, paper), Marker: 20 (paper), Acquisitions Board: 4 (paper), Quick Reference Card: 4 (paper), Mission Card: 4 (paper), Gacha Card: 24 (paper), Summon Card: 8 (paper), GoT (The Guardians of the Treasures) Piece: 4 (paper), Treasure Den Board:1 (paper), Treasure Token: 12 (paper), Crystal Piece :18 (acrylic), Tool Token: 18 (paper), Weapon Token: 12 (paper), Shinobi/Summon Chip: 16 (paper), Kaeru Chip: 20 (paper), Tool Bag: 1 (polyester, cotton), Weapon Bag: 1 (polyester, cotton), Quick Start Guide: 1 (paper), Instructions Booklet: 1 (paper)
[Size] 16.93 x 11.22 x 1.18 inch / 430 x 285 x 30 mm
JAN: 4582540850315
Designed in Japan | Made in China

*Printed instructions will be in English and Japanese. French and other language instructions will be provided in a downloadable PDF.
Crowdfunding in Preparation
GACHIJO
Four Ninja and the Castle of Treasures
Crowdfunding in Preparation