Discovering the Wonders of Yokohama

Hey there! Have you heard of Yokohama? It’s an incredible city in Japan that is well worth exploring. Let me tell you why.

First of all, Yokohama offers a diverse range of activities and attractions that cater to all sorts of interests. Whether you’re a history buff, an art enthusiast, or a nature lover, there’s something here for you. From exploring the beautiful Yokohama Bay to visiting the stunning Sankeien Garden, there’s no shortage of things to do and see.

One of the key features of Yokohama is its rich history. The city has a fascinating past that is still evident in its architecture and cultural landmarks. Walking through the streets of Yokohama feels like stepping back in time, with its blend of old and new. You can visit historic sites like the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse and learn about the city’s role in Japan’s modernization.

But it’s not just history that Yokohama has to offer. The city is also a hub for innovation and technology, with modern skyscrapers and futuristic attractions. Make sure to visit the iconic Yokohama Landmark Tower, one of the tallest buildings in Japan, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city from its observation deck.

Foodies will also rejoice in Yokohama’s culinary scene. The city is known for its delicious street food and vibrant food markets. From savory dishes like ramen and gyoza to sweet treats like taiyaki and matcha-flavored goodies, there’s something to satisfy every craving.

When it comes to shopping, Yokohama doesn’t disappoint. The city is home to numerous shopping malls and arcades, offering both international brands and unique local finds. Don’t forget to visit the famous Yokohama Chinatown, where you can immerse yourself in Chinese culture and indulge in mouthwatering Chinese cuisine.

You might be wondering how to get around Yokohama. Well, don’t worry! The city has an efficient transportation system that makes it easy to explore. The Yokohama City Subway and the JR Yokohama Line will take you to all the major attractions, and there are also buses and taxis available.

In conclusion, Yokohama is a city that has it all. From its captivating history to its modern wonders, there’s always something new to discover. So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure in Yokohama!

There are two Port Areas: Port A and Port B. Each of these areas has its own Port Order Form Board.

If you choose this action, you have the option to either take 1 Order card for free or pay 2 Yen or 1 Imported Good token to get 2 Order cards.

Keep in mind: You can only hold up to 3 Order cards in your hand. If taking cards would make you have 4 or more cards, you cannot take any. Order cards cannot be discarded.

Take the Order cards from the Port Order Form Board that matches your choice. Depending on the Power of the action, you have the following choices:

• 1 Power: You cannot take an Order card
• 2 Power: You can take an Order card from the Low area
• 3 Power: You can take an Order card from the Low and/or Mid area
• 4 Power: You can take an Order card from the Low and/or Mid and/or High area

When I’m carrying out the Port action, I can gain a lot of power. By paying 2 Yen, I get to draw 2 Order cards. And not only that, but I also earn 3 Victory points. It’s a pretty sweet deal! Let’s say I have my President pawn and 2 Assistant pawns on the Port Area, giving me a total of 3 Power. With that power, I can take 2 Order cards from the Low and Mid areas of the Port Order Form Board. It’s like hitting two birds with one stone – I get the cards I need and earn Victory points in the process.

After I’m done drawing my Order cards, it’s time to replenish the cards. I move all the cards in my hand to the left, making sure to fill in any empty spaces. Then, I take Order cards from the Order card deck and fill in all the remaining empty spaces on the Order Form Board. If there are no more cards left in the deck, I fill in as many spaces as possible and leave the rest empty. It’s important to keep the board full of cards for more options and opportunities.

Now, let’s talk about the Laboratory. It’s a special place where I can conduct experiments and make amazing discoveries. It’s a hub of knowledge and innovation. I can’t wait to dive into all the possibilities that the Laboratory has to offer.

Commercial Area

When you’re in the Commercial Area, you have the opportunity to acquire a Technology card. This card can give you valuable advantages and help you in your journey.

Within the Commercial Area, you’ll find two distinct sections called Laboratory A and Laboratory B. Each section corresponds to a different Laboratory Technology Card Placement Area.

To obtain a Technology card, you need to pay the Industry value associated with it. You can find the Industry value displayed on the top left corner of the card. Additionally, the rightmost spaces in the Laboratory Technology Card Placement Area can provide extra Industry value that you must pay.

Let me give you an example to make things clearer. Take THE Tram card, for instance. It’s positioned 3 spaces from the left on the Technology Card Placement Area. The card carries an Industry value cost of 5, but there’s an additional 1 Industry value from the Management Board, making the total cost 6.

When it comes to paying the Industry value, you have a few options. You can use your Action Power, your Money, or your Imported Goods. Each choice has its own benefits and considerations.

• If you have 1 Power, you can exchange it for 1 Industry value.
• If you have 2 Power, you can exchange it for 2 Industry value.
• If you have 3 Power, you can exchange it for 3 Industry value.

In the game, there are several ways to obtain the Technology cards. These cards are an important aspect of the game and can be used to gain various benefits.

One way to obtain Technology cards is by spending Action Power. Each Technology card has a specific Industry value that needs to be paid in order to acquire it. The maximum Industry value that can be gained from Action Power is 5.

Here’s an example to help illustrate how this works:

Let’s say you want to get the Tram technology. You need a total of 6 Industrial value to acquire it. You currently have 5 Power, which translates into 5 Industry value. In addition to that, you decide to spend 2 Yen to gain 1 more Industry value. So, in total, you will need to spend 6 Industry value to obtain the Tram technology.

Once you pay the required Industry value, you place the Technology card face-up in front of you. Any excess Industry value is lost, so it’s important to carefully consider how much Industry value you need to spend.

Remember, Technology cards can be a valuable asset in the game, so it’s worth considering how to acquire them effectively!

Once you’ve got a Technology card, you need to check if the new Country icons match. If they do, you can get some Foreign Mercenary tokens. If you want more details about this, just take a look at the section titled ‘MATCHING Country icons’.

Note: You can keep as many Technology cards as you want.

But here’s the thing: the 5th Technology card and any card you get after that will cost you either an extra 2 Yen or 1 Imported Good token. If you don’t have enough to pay this extra cost, then tough luck, you can’t get a Technology card.

Replenishing Cards:

Once you’ve gotten a Technology card, all the other cards on the Technology Card Placement Area move to the left to fill in the empty spaces. Then, a new card is added to the rightmost empty space from the Technology card deck. If the deck is empty, then the space stays empty.

Employment Agency

Commercial Area

If you want to get more Assistant pawns, Shophouses, and Trading Houses from your Warehouse tile, you need to understand how it works.

It all depends on the power of your action. Let me break it down for you:

• If you have 1 Power, you won’t get any tokens.
• If you have 2 Power, you’ll only get 1 token.
• If you have 3 Power, you’ll get 2 tokens.
• If you have 4 Power, you’ll get 3 tokens.
• If you have 5 Power, you’ll get 4 tokens.

But that’s not all. You also have to pay for certain token types:

• Assistant pawns are free, so you don’t have to pay for them.
• You need to pay 2 Yen for each Shophouse token.
• For Trading House tokens, you need to pay: 4 Yen for the 1st, 5 Yen for the 2nd, 6 Yen for the 3rd, and 7 Yen for the 4th.

Chinatown

Discover the Commercial Area

Welcome to the hustling and bustling heart of trade! Here, you can exchange money, trade various goods, and even get your hands on some rare imported items.

When it comes to exchanging, the number of times you can do so depends on your Action Power. The more power you have, the more exchanges you can make:

• If you have 1 Power, you can make 1 exchange.
• If you have 2 Power, you can make 2 exchanges.
• If you have 3 Power, you can make 3 exchanges.
• If you have 4 Power, you can make 4 exchanges.
• If you have 5 Power, you can make 5 exchanges.

Each exchange presents different options for you to choose from:

• Pay 1 Copper token and receive 2 Yen.
• Pay 1 Raw Silk token and receive 2 Yen.
• Pay 1 Tea token and receive 1 Yen.
• Pay 1 Seafood token and receive 1 Yen.
• Pay 2 Yen and receive 1 Copper token.
• Pay 2 Yen and receive 1 Raw Silk token.
• Pay 1 Yen and receive 1 Tea token.
• Pay 1 Yen and receive 1 Seafood token.
• Pay 4 Yen and receive 1 Imported Good token.

Note: You cannot sell Imported Good tokens for money.

Church

Hey there! Just a heads up, you won’t be able to exchange Imported Good tokens for cash. Keep that in mind as you dive into the exciting world of gaming!

Now, let’s talk about the church. It’s a pretty important place to explore when you’re playing this game. You can find it in the village, right next to the town hall. As you step inside, you’ll be greeted by a peaceful atmosphere and lots of friendly faces.

The church serves a few different functions, so let’s break it down. First off, it’s a place where you can find valuable information about the game. The people there have a wealth of knowledge, from tips and tricks to strategies for success. They’re always happy to help you out, so don’t be shy to ask questions!

But the church isn’t just about information. It’s also a hub for some pretty cool activities. You can engage in rich and exciting conversations with other players, sharing your experiences, and learning from theirs. It’s a great way to connect with the gaming community and make new friends.

And if you’re in the mood for some good old-fashioned competition, the church has got you covered. You can participate in friendly tournaments and test your skills against other players. It’s a thrilling way to challenge yourself and see how you stack up against the best.

So, there you have it! The church is a central hub of knowledge, community, and competition. Make sure to pay it a visit and take full advantage of all it has to offer. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gamer, the church is a place where you can grow, connect, and have a blast!

Welcome to the Commercial Area

Hey there! Did you know that you can obtain Faith values in the Commercial Area? Yep, that’s right! You can get them through Action Power, Trade goods, Money, and Foreign Good tokens. Let me break it down for you:

Oh, and before I forget, here are some things you need to know. You can only use one of each kind of item or token to gain Faith value on the same turn. It’s a rule we gotta follow, you know?

• 1 Power: 1 Faith value
• 2 Power: 1 Faith value
• 3 Power: 3 Faith value
• 4 Power: 4 Faith value
• 5 Power: 5 Faith value
• 1 Copper token: 1 Faith value
• 1 Raw Silk token: 1 Faith value
• 1 Tea token: 1 Faith value
• 1 Seafood token: 1 Faith value
• 1 Yen: 1 Faith value
• 1 Imported Good token: 1 Faith value

Alright, here’s what you need to do: You have to pick a spot on the Church Management Board and put one of your Assistant pawns there. But let me tell you, you can only do this if there’s an empty space available. Once you place your pawn, you can’t move it again for the rest of the game, so think carefully before you make your move. Oh, and if you have any extra Faith points, you lose them. Simple as that.

Let me give you an example so you can understand better. Let’s say you have 3 Power, which means you have a Faith value of 3. But you want to bump up your Faith value, so you spend some resources like Copper tokens, Raw Silk tokens, and Yen to increase it to a whopping 6. Now, you can place your Assistant pawn on the space with a Faith value of 6 on the Church Management Board. And guess what? You get a reward of 5 Victory points and the ability to move 2 pawns right away. How’s that for a deal?

Customs

The Commercial Zone

When I pay for imported goods, I get rewards in return.

The number of imported goods I can pay for depends on the amount of Action Power I have:

• If I have 1 Power, I can’t pay for any imported goods.
• If I have 2 Power, I can pay for 1 imported good.
• If I have 3 Power, I can pay for 2 imported goods.
• If I have 4 Power, I can pay for 3 imported goods.
• If I have 5 Power, I can pay for 4 imported goods.

After paying for the imported goods, I need to place one of my Assistant pawns from either the Customs Area or my hand onto the Customs Management Board. The number of pawns I place should match the number of imported goods I paid for. In return, I’ll receive the corresponding reward. However, if all the spaces on the Customs Management Board are already filled, I won’t be able to place any Assistant pawns.

Once I’ve placed my Assistant pawns on the Customs Management Board, I won’t be able to move them for the rest of the game.

Example: I’m going to show you how I, Hisashi, handle the Customs Action. When I use this action, I take advantage of my President pawn and 1 Assistant pawn to gain some Power – 2 points, to be exact. Now, I’ll use 1 of my Imported Goods and place 1 Assistant pawn on the 2nd space of the Customs Management Board. This move not only boosts my Victory points by 4 but also gives me 2 Yen.

Waterway System

You can’t place any pawns or tokens in this area. But, when it’s time to move, you have the option to pay 1 Yen to move across the Canal. Pretty handy, right?