Rising Sun 2018
Designed by Eric M. Lang
What it is
A medium-heavy bluffing, fantasy, mythology game for 3-5 players (~90 min), built around action drafting, alliances, area majority / influence.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #154 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
How to play Rising Sun
Rising Sun is a heavier strategy game (rated 3.3 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 3–5 players, runs about 90 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's a Bluffing, Fantasy and Mythology game where the core of play revolves around Action Drafting, Alliances and Area Majority / Influence. A medium-heavy bluffing, fantasy, mythology game for 3-5 players (~90 min), built around action drafting, alliances, area majority / influence. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #154 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Rising Sun
How many players is Rising Sun?
Rising Sun plays with 3–5 players.
How long does Rising Sun take to play?
About 90 minutes per game.
Is Rising Sun hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.3 out of 5 — medium-heavy. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Rising Sun for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
What kind of game is Rising Sun?
Rising Sun is a Bluffing, Fantasy, Mythology game, built on Action Drafting, Alliances, Area Majority / Influence.
Where to buy Rising Sun
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