The White Castle: Duel

The White Castle: Duel is a two-player strategy board game that pits rival clans against each other in a tight race for influence at the White Heron’s court.

Each game, you and your opponent guide your clan through Himeji Castle by placing lamp tokens to gain resources and trigger powerful actions. You’ll buy and upgrade Influence cards, place clan seals in the gardens and training grounds, move your courtier through circles of influence inside the castle, and even trade with the Portuguese for extra advantages. Every decision builds an engine of symbols—flags, katanas, kabutos, and origami figures—that convert your careful planning into victory points by the end of the duel. With a focused 20–40 minute playtime for 2 players ages 10 and up, it offers a dense, head-to-head puzzle in a compact session. Available now at Boarding School Games—bring it to game night.

Key features

* Standalone two-player strategy board game set in the world of The White Castle
* Players use lamp tokens to gain resources, trigger actions, and build efficient engines
* Influence cards, clan seals, and a roaming courtier create multiple paths to score
* Trade with the Portuguese and collect icons (flags, katanas, kabutos, origami) for end-game points
* Plays in about 20–40 minutes, designed for 2 players ages 10+