CMON Rising Sun — Feudal Japan Strategy Game for 3–5 Players | 90–120 Minutes

Immerse yourself in feudal Japan strategy

Rising Sun invites you to lead rival clans across a fantastical version of feudal Japan. Strategy isn’t limited to battles on the field—your choices off the map matter just as much. Forge alliances, negotiate treaties, and decide when to honor the gods with offerings. After three challenging years of intrigue and conflict, the player who accumulates the most victory points earns the crown. The mood is epic, the tension palpable, and every decision can ripple through the board in surprising ways.

What you get at the table

• Player count and pacing: Designed for 3–5 players with games running roughly 90–120 minutes.
• Unique battle system: Eric M. Lang crafted a bluff-driven combat experience that rewards calculated moves and outthinking rivals.
• Distinct clans: Each faction brings its own special abilities, encouraging diverse strategies and replayability.
• Immersive art and minis: Adrian Smith’s fantasy artwork and intricately crafted miniatures transport players into a mythic Japan.
• Diplomacy and diplomacy tools: Form, honor, and revise treaties as fortunes shift across provinces and seasons.

Gameplay highlights

• Strategic depth beyond combat, with emphasis on alliances, timing, and cunning plays.
• Epic scale battles complemented by powerful diplomacy, allowing for dramatic turnarounds.
• Rich visual storytelling through highly detailed miniatures and bold artwork that sparks imagination.
• A fantastical take on legend and lore, providing a theater for grand narratives at your game night.

Whether you’re plotting a delicate alliance, testing a bluff at the table, or delivering a decisive assault, Rising Sun offers a multi-layered experience that rewards planning and adaptability. It’s a thoughtful choice for groups who enjoy strategy, negotiation, and immersive world-building—not a promise of guaranteed outcomes, but a world of possibilities to explore with friends.