Let's Go! To Japan: Day Trip

Alderac Entertainment Group, BO3 Studio, CMON Global Limited · Board game · 2024
7.0 Ludopedia 7.9 BGG 1–5 · best 4 Solo 45 min Weight 2.2/5
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Enjoyed Let's Go! To Japan and want more? This expansion takes you to visit 10 more cities and adds Sunday for that flexible itinerary! Perfect for those looking to extend their trip.

Highlights
  • New cities and goals
  • Sunday adds flexibility
  • More strategic depth
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  • Requires base game
  • Expands the experience
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If you've already enjoyed the main trip in Let's Go! To Japan and are craving more, the Day Trip expansion is your ticket to explore even more of Japan! This gem takes you beyond Tokyo and Kyoto, opening up a choice of 10 new cities for you to discover. Just imagine: devouring street food in Osaka, getting lost in castle ruins in Fukuoka, or even petting the bowing deer in Nara. So much goodness to see, right?

The expansion introduces 12 "Day Trip" cards that act as extra objectives, giving you more reasons and paths to plan your journey. Plus, Sunday joins the game! This extra day can be slotted wherever you like in your itinerary, offering that flexibility we love to optimize your time and visit that special spot without messing up the whole plan.

Sometimes, we want to see everything, but time is short. That's where day trips come in, allowing you to visit a nearby city without turning your vacation into a logistical chaos. This expansion is perfect for those who want to extend the base game experience, adding more strategic depth and new scoring opportunities without overcomplicating the rules. It's like adding a new chapter to your Japanese adventure, ensuring every game is unique and full of new discoveries.

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Country: Japan
Publisher Alderac Entertainment Group, BO3 Studio, CMON Global Limited, Lavka Games, MTS Games, Schwerkraft-Verlag, 狗吠火車
Designer Josh Wood
Artist Erica Ward

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need the base game "Let's Go! To Japan" to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! "Day Trip" is an expansion and adds content to the main game, so you need to own Let's Go! To Japan to use these new cards and cities.
How many players does this expansion support?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, so it's for 1 to 5 players.
Does the game's complexity increase significantly with this expansion?
Not significantly. The expansion adds new cards and the option to use Sunday flexibly, which increases strategic choices but doesn't make the game significantly more complex to learn or play.
How much does it add to the playtime?
The base game playtime is around 45 minutes. The expansion adds more options and objectives, which might slightly extend the duration of each game, but it generally stays within the same timeframe, perhaps a bit longer if players explore all the new possibilities.
What are the main new components?
The expansion primarily brings 12 new "Day Trip" cards offering additional objectives and a marker for Sunday, which can be freely placed on your vacation board.
Is this expansion good for someone just starting with Let's Go! To Japan?
It's best to play the base game first to understand the mechanics. The expansion is ideal for players who already know the game and want more variety and strategic options.