Taiwanese Night Market Culture Board Game (Chinese/English/Japanese Version)

**Eating, drinking, and having fun are the best forms of cross-language and cross-cultural communication.** Night markets have long been integrated into the daily lives of Taiwanese people. They are not only the best starting point to understand local culture but also essential destinations for foreign travelers. Taiwan's night market delicacies are renowned worldwide, and we've packaged them into an engaging and highly interactive tabletop game – "Night Market Ginseng." Thus, "Night Market Ginseng" was born. https://img.pchome.com.tw/cs/items/DEAM6VA900GM9Y3/i010013_1693376847.jpg **A portable collection of 35 Taiwanese delicacies, more than just a game; make it Taiwan's most intriguing souvenir.** Yes! You read it right, "Night Market Ginseng" is a bento box that can pass through customs! (╯✧∇✧)╯ For Taiwanese friends, this is an entertaining party game that goes beyond fun – it's a tool for further marketing Taiwan's cultural values. Throughout the gameplay, players can also experience the challenges of being a stall owner (make good use of attack and defense cards). The anecdotes and dish explanations mentioned in the accompanying manual provide tidbits of knowledge that even native Taiwanese might not know despite being familiar with the night markets. This is our way of giving back to all you food enthusiasts. https://img.pchome.com.tw/cs/items/DEAM6VA900GM9Y3/i010014_1693376848.jpg For your foreign friends, another unique feature of the game is that the dishes on the cards are labeled with the Chinese Pinyin (or Taiwanese Romanization). Besides getting to know Taiwanese snacks, they can also learn how to order in authentic terms. The manual provides explanations in Chinese, English, and Japanese, so even after leaving Taiwan, they can use this tabletop game to introduce their friends who haven't been to Taiwan or are planning to visit. https://img.pchome.com.tw/cs/items/DEAM6VA900GM9Y3/i010015_1693376848.jpg **Game Overview** Strategy ★★★ Luck ★★★★ Interaction ★★★★★ Difficulty ★ Recommended Players: 2-5 players Game Time: 15-20 minutes Learning Time: 3 minutes Suitable Age: 8 years and above ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In the game, each player takes on the role of a night market vendor. The first player to earn 12 yuan wins. Blocking paths and employing cunning strategies are all part of the game. While making money, players should also adeptly use attack and defense cards to closely watch their opponents. Deception should be skillful, attacks should be bold, and witty remarks should be freely spoken. Always remember a piece of wisdom from the world: "All Money BackMe Home." Yes, life begins! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Game Components** https://img.pchome.com.tw/cs/items/DEAM6VA900GM9Y3/i010016_1693376849.jpg Game manual x 2 Coins x 40 Reserved extra coins x 20 Quick-serving Ingredient Cards x 48 Mutual Harm Attack and Defense Cards x 27 Taiwanese Snack Meal Cards x 35 **Gameplay Instructions** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcotzaEN5KE&feature=emb_title 1.Choose a starting player and deal 3 ingredient cards and 2 attack/defense cards to each player in clockwise order. 2.Flip open 3 meal cards onto the table. 3.On your turn, draw 3 more ingredient cards to your hand. 4.Play ingredient cards from your hand according to the requirements on the meal cards and earn the money indicated on that meal card. 5.Replace meal cards after they are claimed to keep 3 meal cards on the table. 6.During your turn, there's no limit to cooking or attacking (you can also spend 2 money to buy 1 attack/defense card from the bank). 7.Before the end of your turn, if your hand exceeds 8 cards, you must discard excess cards. 8.When you are unable to cook or choose not to use/buy attack/defense cards, declare the end of your turn and the next player takes their turn. Proceed to step 3 for their turn. Please refer to these instructions for a general understanding. For more detailed rules and card effects, consult the provided manual. https://img.pchome.com.tw/cs/items/DEAM6VA900GM9Y3/i010017_1693376849.jpg https://img.pchome.com.tw/cs/items/DEAM6VA900GM9Y3/i010018_1693376850.jpg **Crafted with Care, Making the World See** The initial crowdfunding campaign received immense support, surpassing its goal by 1470%. Through the power of the community, this project took its first successful step in Taiwan, giving us the confidence to introduce this game to the rest of the world. We still remember the nervous excitement of taking our first steps on the crowdfunding platform all those years ago. Now, the game has journeyed alongside everyone for five wonderful years. In gratitude for the enthusiastic support and encouragement from our partners along this journey, we have finely tuned the game. In this edition, we've added** 9 new popular snacks** (Frog Egg Crepes / Bubble Tea / Tofu Pudding / Pepper Bun / Beef Noodle Soup / Mango Ice / Pineapple Cake / Xiaolongbao). To make them even more special, we've introduced a sweet special card called "Sweet Ginseng," transforming the "Bento" from savory to a momentary upgrade of snack extravagance, and yes, "adding dishes without extra charge"! Furthermore, we've included an additional **Japanese introduction manual **in the booklet, allowing more Japanese friends who love Taiwan to join the fun with us! We hope you can feel our sincere dedication and eagerly anticipate that "Night Market Ginseng" will not only bring you joy in playing but also serve as a key to unlocking Taiwan's local culture on a global stage. Night markets are part of Taiwan's DNA; let's together experience the charm of this culture! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gyB-6eFHcc&feature=emb_title **Creator's Design Intent** When it comes to where to go and what to eat in Taiwan, the night market is undoubtedly the most standard answer. From the perspective of Alex, a Frenchman who has long lived in Taiwan, the essence and vibrancy of the night market are interpreted, transforming the intriguing local culture into a game for everyone to enjoy. In "Night Market Ginseng," everyone becomes a stall owner. Cards are color-coded to simplify the distinction of the primary ingredients in Taiwanese snacks. There are a total of 35 Taiwanese delicacies waiting for players to complete, and each dish has its unique ingredients. You must utilize the cards in your hand to create a variety of dishes while being wary of the cunning strategies of other players. We've positioned "Night Market Ginseng" as a game that both adults and children, even those who don't understand Chinese, can easily pick up. For friends from Southeast Asia who might not consume pork or beef due to religious reasons, the manual serves as a pathway to get acquainted with Taiwanese snack ingredients. This is an adventure into the world of night market culture, where each playthrough offers new discoveries about Taiwanese snacks.