Japan, 1761, Harima Province. Daimyo Sakai Tadazumi is one of the most prominent advisors of the Edo Shogunate and governs the region from Himeji Castle. Thus, it is in the best interest of various local clans to gain favor with the Sakai clan. To gain influence, they will need to position their family members at every level of life within the White Castle—from political roles to military positions, and even to the most crucial landscape workers, tending to the smallest details of the palace gardens.

The board game The White Castle (Beli dvorac in Serbian) places players in the roles of leaders of smaller clans competing for position and their clan's future at the court of the White Heron. Wise and timely management of resources and strategic placement of family members within Himeji Castle will be the key to victory! Are you ready to prove your leadership and organizational skills, and elevate your clan’s reputation to the highest level possible?
If you want to add a new dimension to this board game, try The White Castle Matcha expansion!

Board game White Castle (in Serbian) awards & honors:

• 2025 Lys Expert Finalist
• 2024 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Advanced Game Nominee
• 2024 Guldbrikken Best Expert Game Winner
• 2024 Gra Roku Advanced Game of the Year Nominee
• 2024 GEEKS d'OURO Strategy Board Game of the Year Winner
• 2024 GEEKS d'OURO Strategy Board Game of the Year Nominee
• 2024 GEEKS d'OURO Solo Board Game of the Year Nominee
• 2024 GEEKS d'OURO Board Game of the Year Winner
• 2024 GEEKS d'OURO Board Game of the Year Nominee
• 2024 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Expert Nominee
• 2024 American Tabletop Complex Games Winner
• 2023 Meeples Choice Award Winner
• 2023 Meeples Choice Award Nominee
• 2023 Golden Geek Medium Game of the Year Nominee
• 2023 5 Seasons Best Solo Mode Nominee
• 2023 5 Seasons Best Portuguese Expert Game Winner
• 2023 5 Seasons Best Portuguese Expert Game Nominee