Tea Garden: Puer

Tea Garden: Puer is an expansion for the board game Tea Garden, themed around the cultivation and trade of Puer tea. It introduces a refined level of strategic depth through the addition of the Court of Nobles and a Puer market, moving beyond the base game’s mechanics to offer a more complex and involved gameplay experience. The expansion integrates seamlessly with the original game’s aesthetic, enhancing the existing theme with new elements reflecting the prestige and intricacies associated with high-quality tea production. Gameplay revolves around seven main actions, including the new Court visit and Puer market actions. Players utilize Courtier meeples to gain advantages at the Court, competing for majority bonuses. The Puer market introduces linked pieces that award escalating bonuses based on strategic placement and completion of sets. Careful planning and anticipation of opponent actions become crucial for success. The expansion significantly increases the game’s complexity and playtime compared to the base game, while also offering a solo mode for individual play.