Matcha

Published 2015

The Japanese tea ceremony is a tradition centred on spirituality and servitude. Preparing and presenting a beautiful matcha (tea) for your guest is the ultimate expression of culture, ceremony and respect. In Matcha, players attempt to collect the utensils (chadogu) they need to perform a tea ceremony by matching tea ceremony (otemae) cards on the table by either their number (1-4) or suit (tea, water, bowl, & scoop.) Cards are played secretly, and sometimes it will be to your advantage not to match at all. With just 18 otemae cards and an assortment of chadogu tokens, Matcha provides plenty of strategy for players who must decide when and where to play their cards to the table. Game #4 in 'The Mike Line' of games from Grail Games.

Mechanics

Betting and Bluffing Hand Management Set Collection

Categories

Bluffing Card Game

Designers

David Harding (II)

Publishers

EmperorS4 Grail Games
Matcha

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
20 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.67/5
Year
2015
BGG Rating
6.32
BGG Rank
#6041
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Matcha is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Matcha takes about 20 minutes.
Matcha has a complexity rating of 1.67/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Matcha is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Matcha has a rating of 6.32/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 863 ratings. It is ranked #6041 overall.
Matcha was designed by David Harding (II). It was published in 2015.