- BGG rating
- 8.0
Bossa: Expansion Kit
- 2 players
- 5–10 min
- 2023
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,994
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Bossa
2021
Rules assistance for Bossa
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 5–10 min
- 6+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Bossa
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Bossa is a board game released in 2021 for 2 players, 5–10 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Banana Moon Studio Sapporo (バナナムーン･ステュディオ) and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
In Bossa (坊茶) (ぼっさ), two players compete to play each of the tiles from their hand. The tiles show the traditional dice faces, 1 through 6, in various combinations of white and black pips. If a tile shows 5 pips, but 2 are white and 3 are black, it is treated as a 2 white or a 3 black, but it will never be used as a 5. At the start of the game, the players roll two dice, one with black pips and one with white pips. The players extend a virtual row, in both directions, from these dice. For instance, if the black pipped dice is a 6, the players are looking to play tile(s) of value 5 to one side, and 7 to the other. In addition to drawing and playing tile(s) each turn, the players have a few special abilities that can be triggered once per game. The first person to play all of the tiles from their hand wins. user summary The publisher says: A simple yet stylish game of tactics, strategy and a little luck for 2 players. Following either the dice with white pips or black pips, place the tile with the same colored dots alongside the dice. Utilizing the three action cards offensively, defensively or to turn the tables, use up all the tiles in your hand before your opponent to win! Using both the tiles in your hand and the pile, read the play, exploit the action cards, and with the luck of the draw, seize victory! There are two types of rules: the Basic Rules, which are easy to play with, and the Advanced Rules, which are more thoughtful and fun to play with.
Categories
Publishers
- IFROM Games
- Banana Moon Studio Sapporo
Questions and answers
Bossa supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Bossa is 5–10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Bossa for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Bossa has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Bossa belongs to these categories: Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Bossa are: Banana Moon Studio Sapporo (バナナムーン･ステュディオ). These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Bossa as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.