Rising Sun*
In the mystical realm of legendary feudal Japan, the forgotten Kami have arisen from the underworld, dissatisfied with the ruling Shōgun. As spring heralds the Great New Year, the sacred clans gather to embark on a quest to reclaim the lands of Nippon, restoring honor and spirituality. Honorable Shōgun, you lead one of these clans, navigating a delicate balance of diplomacy, alliances, and war in the pursuit of victory. Will you uphold the ancient promise with strength, virtue, and spirit in the board game Rising Sun?
###Gameplay Overview:
- Set in Feudal Japan: Lead your chosen Clan to victory by accumulating Victory Points throughout the Seasons.
- Unique Clans: Each Clan boasts distinct abilities, Seasonal Income, Starting Honor Rank, and Home Province.
- Diplomacy and Alliances: Forge and break alliances, choose political actions, worship gods, customize clans, and position figures strategically.
- Honor System: Honor plays a crucial role, offering advantages to those with high Honor, but it also determines the winner in tied situations.
###Special Features:
- Diplomacy and Negotiation: Use diplomacy, negotiation, and bribery to further your cause, with non-binding deals.
- Varied Victory Paths: Acquire Victory Points through battles, province harvesting, and playing to the Virtues accumulated by your Clan.
###Conclusion: In Rising Sun, strategic depth unfolds over four rounds or Seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and the closing Winter. Engage in diplomacy, political maneuvers, and epic battles to secure your clan's dominance. As winter descends, peace falls, and the new Emperor rises under the guidance of the great Kami, determining the ultimate victor. Embrace the challenge and shape the destiny of feudal Japan in this captivating board game.
Nominated for 9 awards and won 3.
- 3 - 5 Players
- 90 - 120 Minutes
- 14+ years old
- Medium difficulty
We like Rising Sun so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 59 in All games from the Top100 "Hunter & Cron Award 2019" list 🇩🇪
- Position 12 in The best action drafting board, card & dice games
- Position 13 in The best games from Eric M. Lang 🇨🇦👨
- Position 17 in The Best Games from CMON Limited 🇸🇬🏢
- Position 7 in The best games where players can form alliances
- Position 13 in The best games where you can follow your own action to that of another player
- Position 11 in The best games where you can make agreements with other players
- Position 28 in The best games with Variable Phase Order
- Position 21 in The best "Goblin Magnifico🇮🇹" winners and nominees