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Rising Sun is, in my opinion, the perfect area control strategy board game! I love that alliances are built into the rules of the game and that it includes so many creatures and monsters from Japanese folklore/mythology.                                           - Will (Marketing Manager) Warring clans struggle for control of provinces in Feudal Japan; however, a conflict is not only won on the battlefield. Diplomacy and alliances will play a large part in winning the war. In Rising Sun, from the acclaimed team that brought fans Blood Rage, you enter a fantastical version of Feudal Japan and control different Clans with unique abilities. You will engage in combat, make offerings to the Gods, and form and break treaties. After three hard fought seasons have passed, only the one who earned the most victory points will win.

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In Rising Sun by award-winning designer Eric M. Lang, you enter a fantastical version of Feudal Japan and control different Clans with unique abilities. With the introduction of the Dynasty Invasion expansion, the Clans of Rising Sun must contend with new challengers: the Dynasty Clans and their Seven Lucky Gods. Players have the choice of two new Clans – Moon and Sun – and their Lucky Gods that they use in place of the other Clan’s Monsters. The addition of these new Clans allows up to 6 players at the same time! New Season cards are also added and can be used any time. With new Clans, Monsters, and Seasons, you will experience Rising Sun like never before. This is an expansion. The Rising Sun core box is required to play.

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