# Bitoku: Resutoran ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2023 - **BGG Rating**: 8.0 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3, 4) - **Duration**: 120 min - **Weight**: 3.50 / 5 - **Designers**: Germán P. Millán - **Artists**: Edu Valls - **Publishers**: Devir, IELLO, Keep Exploring Games, Portal Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag - **Categories**: Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Mythology - **Mechanics**: End Game Bonuses, Set Collection ## Verdict Perfect for those who have mastered the base game and want more interaction and tactical depth.Super flexible modular systemDice manipulation adds dynamic chaosNew Yokais bring fresh gameplayIncreases overall strategic depthRequires full mastery of base gameIncreases game complexityRECOMMENDED ## Description If you already enjoy the mystical vibe of Bitoku, prepare your appetite because Resutoran is here to serve a banquet of new content! This expansion isn't a rigid block; it works through three independent modules. This means you decide the 'portion size' on the table: do you want just a taste with one module, or the full tasting menu with everything activated? The choice is yours, allowing you to adjust the game's complexity according to your group's preference. On the component menu, we have new Iwakura rocks and Yokai cards that bring new strategic layers to your match. Additionally, the Kodama Lake gains three new types, diversifying interaction and scoring possibilities. But the real secret ingredient is the new deck of cards. Now, players can activate powerful effects during the game, allowing them to manipulate dice results — both their own and their opponents' — or secure a massive point boost that can flip the game in the final moments. It's the perfect addition for those who feel the base game is already 'second nature' and want more tactical depth. Resutoran doesn't change the core essence of the game, but it adds layers of interaction and customization that make each session more dynamic. If you love long-term planning but also want tools to react to your opponents' moves, this expansion is the missing ingredient in your collection. Itadakimasu! ## How to Play Objective of the Game Welcome to the Inn at the Heart of the Woods, where spirits gather to share stories, enjoy sake, and play darts. This expansion for Bitoku introduces three modular Menus (Conversations, Kodamas, and Festival) that enhance the base game with new cards, tiles, and mechanics. Players aim to earn Victory Points (VP) through strategic alliances, resource management, and completing objectives tied to the new components. The game ends and scores are tallied as per the base Bitoku rules, with additional VP from expansion modules. Preparation (Setup) General Setup Add the 6 new Yōkai cards and 5 new Iwakura Rock tiles to the base game components. For the Kodamas module, replace 3 base Lake Treasure tiles with 1 of each new type (Golden, black, white) and 2 from the base game. Place 1 tile randomly in each of the 5 Forest regions. For the Festival module, place the small board next to the main board. Assemble the 65 Festival cards (optionally excluding red Brawling cards for less conflict). Shuffle and place the deck face-down. Each player draws 2 Festival cards to start. Note: Modules can be combined freely, but beginners should introduce them one at a time. Game Flow The expansion follows the base game’s structure (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter Phases), with added interactions: Yōkai Alliances: Hybrid cards count as 2 Yōkai types and grant 2 VP per Iwakura Rock (max 8 VP) when discarded in Winter. Lake Treasures: New Kodama Track rewards trigger when reaching tick-marked spaces (immediate VP or endgame bonuses). Festival cards: Played during appropriate phases for powerful one-time effects. Earn more by placing Pilgrims on Illumination spaces or keeping Vision cards. Actions and How to Play New Components Iwakura Rocks: Grant VP at game end if adjacent to Pilgrims (e.g., 12 VP for 4 Crystals × 3 Pilgrims). Conversations Yōkai: Count as Imomushi and Nezumi. Action: Gain 2 resources, a Crystal, or build. Discarding in Winter grants 2 VP per Rock. Golden Lakes: Grant VP during Ascension Phase for reaching tick-marked spaces (e.g., +2 VP per completed Vision card). White Lakes: Immediate VP when reaching ticks (e.g., +1 VP per Pilgrim on Torii Gates). Black Lakes: VP for Kodama position + rewards when advancing to ticks (no rewards when moving backward). Festival Cards Play these anytime their activation condition is met (e.g., "when playing a Yōkai card"). Discard after use. Earn cards by: Placing a Pilgrim on an Illumination space. Keeping a drawn Vision card (rejecting both denies a Festival card). End of Game and Scoring Iwakura Rocks: VP for adjacent Pilgrims and linked criteria (e.g., Crystals). Lake Treasures: VP for Kodama positions, tick-marked spaces, and completed objectives. Festival cards: +0.5 VP each (rounded up) during Ascension. Some grant bonus VP if held at game end. Other criteria: VP for Buildings, Mitama, Bitoku cards, etc., as marked on components. Tips to Win Prioritize Pilgrims on Iwakura Rocks: They’re worthless without adjacent Pilgrims at game end. Time Festival cards: Save powerful effects for critical turns, but remember they’re worth VP if unused. Monitor Kodama movement: Force opponents backward on black/white Lakes to deny repeat rewards. Consulte o manual para detalhes sobre esta seção. ## FAQ ### Do I need the base game to play? Yes, Resutoran is an expansion and cannot be played standalone. You need Bitoku to use it. ### I'm a beginner; can I use the expansion right away? We strongly recommend learning the base game first. The expansion adds layers of complexity that might confuse those still grasping the core rules. ### What are the modules? They are parts of the expansion that you can add separately. You can use one, two, or all three, depending on how much depth you want in your game. ### Does the expansion significantly change the playtime? Since it's modular, it depends on what you add, but generally, analysis time may increase slightly due to the new options. ### Are the effect cards too powerful? 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