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product_id: 612224860
title: "Synapses Games | Yokohama | Strategy Board Game | Worker Placement Set in Japan | 2 to 4 Players | 90 Minutes | Ages 14+"
brand: "synapses games"
price: "€ 122.90"
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# Modular boards for endless replay Strategic contracts & route building Meiji era historical setting Synapses Games | Yokohama | Strategy Board Game | Worker Placement Set in Japan | 2 to 4 Players | 90 Minutes | Ages 14+

**Brand:** synapses games
**Price:** € 122.90
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ♟️ Outsmart, Outtrade, Outshine in Meiji-era Yokohama!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Synapses Games | Yokohama | Strategy Board Game | Worker Placement Set in Japan | 2 to 4 Players | 90 Minutes | Ages 14+ by synapses games
- **How much does it cost?** € 122.90 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/612224860-synapses-games-yokohama-strategy-board-game-worker-placement-set-in)

## Best For

- synapses games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted synapses games brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Endless Replay with Modular Boards:** Modular area boards and 2 mini expansions ensure every game feels fresh and uniquely competitive.
- • **Master Complex Yet Accessible Strategy:** Balanced gameplay with contracts, network building, and end-game bonuses that challenge pros and welcome newcomers alike.
- • **Step into Meiji Japan’s Trading Boom:** Experience the dynamic rise of Yokohama as a global trade hub during Japan’s modernization.
- • **High-Quality Components for Lasting Play:** Durable dual-layer boards and solid game pieces built to withstand countless strategic showdowns.
- • **Perfect for 2-4 Players & 90-Minute Sessions:** Ideal for professional millennials seeking engaging, thoughtful gameplay that fits busy schedules.

## Overview

Yokohama is a deluxe strategy board game set in Japan’s Meiji era, where 2-4 players compete as ambitious merchants building trade networks, securing contracts, and developing the city. Featuring modular boards, varied mechanics, and high-quality components, it offers a 90-minute immersive experience blending historical depth with accessible yet challenging gameplay.

## Description

YOKOHAMA - It is the start of the Meiji era. Japan has reestablished trade relations with the West, and the sleepy fishing village of Yokohama has become the country’s premier trading hub. Goods such as copper and raw silk flow out of Yokohama, while foreign technology and culture trickles in. Modernization is beginning to take hold in Japan, with Yokohama’s merchants as the forefront. In Yokohama, players act as merchants, vying to gain fame through successful business ventures that include collecting trade goods, learning new technologies, and developing the city’s shops and trading houses. To find new business, players will need to roam Yokohama’s streets in search of opportunities. In Yokohama, players strategically dispatch assistants, navigate the city, and take actions to gain fame as merchants. Each round consists of Additional and Main Actions, including placement, movement, area actions, and construction. Fulfilling achievements and order cards brings advantages. The game ends when players build all their Trading Houses/Shophouses, exhaust order cards, or meet specific assistant conditions. The player with the most fame wins. Designed for 2 to 4 players, Yokohama is versatile and suitable for different group sizes.

Review: Long setup + learning, but easy to and fun to play. - I wish it was easier to setup, not sure how, but wish it was... Other than that, the rules are a little lengthy, but it's easy to pick up and doing a gameplay loop makes the steps very clear. The game pieces are solid and feel like they will last a long time. I appreciate that almost all the info is present and mostly easy to understand, although I do occasionally need to look through the rulebook to confirm a thing or two. Don't get discouraged from the long setup or rules explanation!! It's a lot more straightforward than it seems! Although, the biggest con is there isn't a ton of interaction between players. You can kind of try to block their path? But trying to beat them to certain resources doesn't seem to matter too much since there's a lot of ways to rack up points, this means there's not much value in trying to force yourself to interact with others :( Makes it good for a simple game to play when we're just chatting and keeping it chill.
Review: Great game - Great game with quality pieces.

## Features

- MEIJI ERA TRADING: Welcome to Yokohama, where players can relive the excitement and challenges of international trade during the Meiji era in Japan. Step into the shoes of ambitioius merchants.
- HISTORICAL CITY OF YOKOHAMA: As players navigate the bustling streets and trading posts, they must secure contracts with foreign ministers, obtain valuable import goods, and establish their trade networks to succeed.
- NEW & IMPROVED: Yokohama's balanced complexity offers a strategic challenge for experienced gamers, while remaining accessible for newcomers. Includes 2 mini expansions.
- VARIED MECHANICS which involve contracts, network and route building, grid movement, and end-game bonuses offer a huge variety of gameplay.
- GREAT REPLAY VALUE: Modual Aera boards ensure that no two games are alike. High quality components, including dual-layer boards.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CKX7RC7N |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #222,867 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #5,837 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Synapses Games |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | No Warning Applicable |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Customer Package Type | Reinforced Box" or "Foam Insert Box |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 80 Reviews |
| Edition | Deluxe Edition |
| Educational Objective | Develop strategic thinking, planning, and decision-making skills; learn about history and culture |
| Estimated Playing Time | 90 Minutes |
| Genre | Competitive |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00894342000480 |
| Included Components | strategy board game |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 3.54 x 11.69 x 0.1 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 3.54"L x 11.69"W |
| Item Type Name | Strategy Board Game |
| Item Weight | 5.25 Pounds |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Synapses Games |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1000.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 230257 |
| Material Type | Cardstock |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 14 |
| Model Number | YOK01EN |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 2-4 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Set Name | Yokohama |
| Size | Small |
| Theme | Japanese |
| UPC | 894342000480 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Long setup + learning, but easy to and fun to play.
*by K***A on December 20, 2025*

I wish it was easier to setup, not sure how, but wish it was... Other than that, the rules are a little lengthy, but it's easy to pick up and doing a gameplay loop makes the steps very clear. The game pieces are solid and feel like they will last a long time. I appreciate that almost all the info is present and mostly easy to understand, although I do occasionally need to look through the rulebook to confirm a thing or two. Don't get discouraged from the long setup or rules explanation!! It's a lot more straightforward than it seems! Although, the biggest con is there isn't a ton of interaction between players. You can kind of try to block their path? But trying to beat them to certain resources doesn't seem to matter too much since there's a lot of ways to rack up points, this means there's not much value in trying to force yourself to interact with others :( Makes it good for a simple game to play when we're just chatting and keeping it chill.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great game
*by A***N on December 26, 2025*

Great game with quality pieces.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yokohama is a beautifully designed, immersive strategy game
*by C***B on October 27, 2024*

Yokohama is a beautifully designed, immersive strategy game that takes players into the bustling streets of Meiji-era Japan. With its worker placement mechanics, players build businesses, manage resources, and navigate trade routes in pursuit of influence and success. The game is complex enough for dedicated gamers but accessible after a few plays, with each session offering new strategic choices. It supports 2-4 players, runs about 90 minutes, and is ideal for ages 14+. If you enjoy intricate strategy and historical themes, Yokohama is a fantastic pick!

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*Last updated: 2026-05-07*