It is the beginning of the Meiji era. Once a sleepy fishing village, Yokohama has opened to foreign trade since the end of the Edo period and has now developed into one of Japan’s busiest trade centers. Goods such as copper and raw silk have gathered in Yokohama to be exported to foreign countries hungry for them. In addition, foreign technologies and cultural practices have integrated into the Japanese lifestyle as quickly as the modernization of the cityscape.
In this stand-alone game, you and your opponent compete to dominate the market. Roam the streets, strategically manage your assistants, and build a successful business empire while enlisting the aid of foreign agents. Each district in Yokohama offers unique benefits; exploit them wisely to outplay your opponent. Achieve coveted goals, master new technology, and chart your path to victory.
Yokohama Duel: A head-to-head battle for business supremacy awaits!
- compact footprint with deep two-player depth
- elegant pacing and clear decisions
- good bridge title for players of Rival Cities or base Yokohama
- less depth than the base Yokohama
- some may find the contract mechanics fleeting
- two-player economic competition in a compact box
- port/harbor economy in Yokohama
- tight, fast, competitive two-player euro
- Rival Cities
- Up or Down
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card-based action selection — Players draft and execute actions to optimize resource gathering and scoring.
- resource trading / contracts — Turn in specific resources for contracts and points.
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- “For $60, there's a lot of content in that Terra Antarctica box.”
- “This is the two-player euro of the year for me.”
- “This is a light, accessible deduction game that moves quickly.”
- “There are multiple victory conditions; you must block and chase objectives.”