{"title":"Novelties","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe latest Musoka Studio releases: new board games, new card games, new puzzle drops and fresh merchandise. This is where our newest titles land first, including preorders and convention exclusives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow this page to catch each release as it goes live — our print runs are small and our pop-up editions often sell out.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yami","title":"Yami","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(24, 140, 136);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYami - Save the Kingdom from the Lyken vines !\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mk-geo-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYami is a cooperative adventure board game for 2 to 4 players, published by Musoka Studio in Paris and illustrated by Makoto Takami. It plays in 15-minute missions from age 10, combining polyomino tile placement with limited communication.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to \u003cstrong\u003eYami\u003c\/strong\u003e, the board game where families and players of all levels dive into a whimsical, Ghibli-inspired adventure! Each player takes on missions to protect the kingdom, navigating polyomino tile placements, limited communication, and cooperative challenges. But beware: the Lyken Vines spread unpredictably, forcing clever decisions and unexpected twists!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore an open world filled with secrets, surprises, and strategic opportunities. Balance risk and reward, plan your moves carefully, and cooperate with your fellow adventurers to save the kingdom before it’s too late!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick to learn but rich in depth, \u003cstrong\u003eYami\u003c\/strong\u003e offers thrilling rounds that mix strategy, cooperation, and playful chaos, recommended for ages 10 and up. Embark on short 15-minute missions that build into epic campaigns full of adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamily and strategy board game, recommended for ages 10 and up\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal mechanics: trick-taking, cooperative missions, limited communication, polyomino tile placement, open world exploration\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmersive universe inspired by 90s JRPGs with a whimsical, Ghibli-like art style\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrategic planning, teamwork, and surprises at every turn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast-paced missions: 15-minute rounds that build into hours of adventure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect mix of strategy, cooperation, and playful chaos\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #188c88;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner : Hikaru Tezuka, Ryoji Suzuku, Hiroki Ohba, Anthony Perone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #188c88;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist : Makoto Takami\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/boardgamegeek.com\/boardgame\/452684\/yami\" title=\"Yami rulebook\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #188c88;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENGLISH RULEBOOK AVAILABLE ON BGG !\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CJwJ7hhtI4A?si=1NvWVOM6q00RFNnw\u0026amp;start=2940\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow many players is Yami for, and how long does it take?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYami plays with 2 to 4 players. Each mission takes about 15 minutes, and missions link up into a longer campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat age is Yami suitable for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom age 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Yami a cooperative game?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Players work together to save the kingdom from the spreading Lyken vines, placing polyomino tiles with limited communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Yami available in English?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe box is in French (rulebook and travel journal). An English rulebook is available on BoardGameGeek.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"inLanguage\": \"en\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How many players is Yami for, and how long does it take?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yami plays with 2 to 4 players. 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