{"product_id":"the-great-evening-banquet","title":"The Great Evening Banquet","description":"\u003cp\u003eHost the perfect gathering in \u003cem\u003eThe Great Evening Banquet\u003c\/em\u003e, the latest elegant release from Japanese publisher Saashi \u0026amp; Saashi. Designed for 1–4 players ages 10+, this quick 30-minute strategy game challenges you to seat guests at VIP tables while balancing harmony, etiquette, and scoring opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO PLAY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach round, players draft guest tokens from carriages and place them at their tables. Scoring depends on clever combinations of guest type, color balance, and celebratory toasts — but beware of displeasing the VIPs, whose unique preferences can halve your points if ignored. Once tables are filled, commemorative photos add another layer of pattern-building strategy, rewarding careful placement across rows and columns.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith solo rules, expert variants, and open drafting mechanics, The Great Evening Banquet offers a refined blend of abstract strategy and thematic flair. Perfect for fans of smart family games, puzzle-like seating challenges, and Saashi \u0026amp; Saashi’s signature design style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saashi \u0026 Saashi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53809708335472,"sku":"SAS-014","price":58.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/3085\/6304\/files\/277880.jpg?v=1779340537","url":"https:\/\/loothoarder.com.au\/products\/the-great-evening-banquet","provider":"Loot Hoarder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}