Board Game - Rising Sun

"Rising Sun" – is a deep diplomatic game set in the era of feudal Japan. Players take control of the dynasties of Japanese Houses and attempt to restore their homeland's former glory and revive its spiritual heritage. Players will need to plan their decisions, choose and carry out various political actions, make offerings to the gods, deploy troops and hire demons, capture regions, build fortresses, and gather resources, but the main thing is to compete directly with their opponents. You can use diplomacy and forge alliances, but it is up to you to decide whether to keep your promise to your temporary ally or betray them at the most critical moment…

The game features very interesting mechanics for choosing moves and conducting combat, implemented in the form of an auction. The game will give you a unique gaming experience. In addition, temples play a significant role, randomly selected for each game, as well as honor parameters and diplomacy.

Moreover, the game looks stunning and boasts miniatures of incredible detail and quality!

How to play?
This is a complex and extensive game in terms of rules.

Each player controls their clan with unique properties. The game lasts for three rounds-seasons, and during each, players perform various actions. The chosen action affects all players, but only the choosing player and their ally receive the full effect.

During the tea ceremony phase, players communicate and try to forge advantageous alliances.

After all actions are taken, the war phase begins, where players fight for territories through bidding on various actions. Here, your strategist skills and ability to predict opponents' actions will come in handy.

Who won?
The entire game lasts for three rounds, or rather three seasons, and with the arrival of winter, the game ends, and the player with the most victory points wins. Points can be earned in various ways: points are given for the death of warriors, taking hostages, capturing provinces, cards, temples, and much more. Demonstrate the main qualities of a true leader, be wise and judicious, forge beneficial agreements, and remember your honor. Remember that when the time comes, only one House will rule Japan…

Game duration: from 90 to 120 minutes

Number of players: from 3 to 5