# Chai: High Tea

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 5.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 20-60 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Connie Kazmaier, Dan Kazmaier
- **Artists**: Mary Haasdyk, Sahana VJ
- **Publishers**: Steeped Games Ltd.
- **Categories**: Card Game, Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Set Collection, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
Fans of Chai craving variety will love this: double-sided abilities that refresh every game.Thematic and unique powersEasy to blend with base gameGreat for solo/co-opRequires original gameMay unbalance strategiesRECOMMENDED

## Description
Chai: High Tea is a flavorful expansion for the base game Chai, adding new tastes and strategies to your teahouse. Merchants gain unique abilities on double-sided boards, which can be activated as free actions during the game — but beware, each use flips the board, requiring careful planning. With 12 different abilities (like serving British afternoon tea or refreshing horchata), every game feels fresh. The expansion also includes transparent dice and works seamlessly with the original game's solo and co-op modes. Ideal for players looking to spice up their strategies and explore tea cultures without overcomplicating the core rules.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game?
Yes, this is an expansion and requires the original Chai.

### Player count?
Works with 1-5 players, same as the base game.

### Are the new abilities complex?
No, they're simple optional actions but add strategic depth.

### Language-dependent?
No, the game is language-independent.

### Worth it for solo players?
Absolutely, the rules adapt the abilities well for solo play.