A Rising Sun board game box featuring artistic depictions of Japanese samurai and mythical figures on a beige background with red and white accents. The game's logo is prominently displayed.
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Rising Sun (2018)

ByMichail

Rising Sun

Rising Sun is a board game for 3 to 5 players designed by Eric M. Lang and published by CMON Limited in 2017. The game is set in feudal Japan where the ancient gods (Kami) have returned to rebuild the empire. Each player chooses a Clan and competes to lead theirs to victory by accumulating the most victory points. The game was originally released via Kickstarter, raising over $4,200,000.

Why is Rising Sun Popular?

Rising Sun received positive reviews and was awarded the 2018 RPC Fantasy Award Tabletop & Miniatures Game Winner. It is a game about strategy, negotiation, and warfare, with a unique theme and stunning artwork by Adrian Smith. The game’s popularity can be attributed to its engaging Gameplay Mechanics of Rising Sun, beautiful components, and the fact that it is designed by Eric M. Lang, a well-known game designer.

Game Components of Rising Sun

1 Game Board7 Large Clan Screens30 Highly Detailed Miniatures5 Sturdy Clan Markers171 Tokens5 Political Mandate Screens8 Counter Bases60 Cards40 Coins1 Rulebook

Game Setup of Rising Sun

Players choose a Clan and take the corresponding Clan screen, Clan marker, and miniatures. The game board is placed in the center of the table, and the tokens, cards, and coins are sorted and placed nearby. Each player is given a set of Political Mandate screens and a set of counters.

Gameplay Mechanics of Rising Sun

Rising Sun is a game of strategy, negotiation, and warfare. Each round is divided into three phases:1. Political Mandate: Players secretly choose a Political Mandate from their screen, which determines the actions they can take during the next phase.2. War Phase: Players use their miniatures to battle for control of different regions on the board.3. Season Phase: Players collect coins, resolve battles, and score victory points based on their performance during the War Phase.

Game Objective of Rising Sun

The objective of the game is to accumulate the most victory points by the end of the game. Victory points are earned by controlling different regions on the board, winning battles, and completing certain objectives.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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