Naishi

Naishi is a card game that pits two players in a tight duel of tableau building, card positioning, and tactical timing.

Set in the Japanese Imperial Court, Naishi has players expand their provinces by drafting new structures and characters, then placing them with care because card positions cannot be freely rearranged. Every decision matters as you build around unique scoring abilities, manage the shared river of cards, and look for the right moment to send emissaries to swap positions or disrupt your opponent’s plans. The result is a fast, thoughtful contest with a strong mix of efficiency, tension, and direct interaction. It plays with 2 players in about 20 minutes and is recommended for ages 14 and up. Available now at Boarding School Games—outmaneuver the imperial court.

Key features

* Two-player strategy card game
* Tableau building with strict card-positioning constraints
* Emissary actions let you reorganize or pressure your opponent
* Plays with 2 players in about 20 minutes
* Recommended for ages 14 and up
* River drafting meets strict positional placement-no free reordering in hand or tableau
* Emissary actions to swap, force exchanges, and line up game-winning combos
* Character-driven scoring where position matters as much as card choice
* Build a thematic court with Ninjas, Ronin, Torii, Rice Fields, and the Naishi
* Fast, head-to-head play with constant tactical pressure and clever interaction