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Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game – Tears of Amaterasu

Fantasy Flight Games, Asterion Press, Galakta · Board game · 2017
2 45–90 min
8.5 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
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8.5 rating Ludopedia
7.6 rating BGG
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you're a fan of Legend of the Five Rings and want more options for your clans, Tears of Amaterasu is the right pick! It brings new cards that give a boost to strategies.

Highlights
  • New tactical options for clans
  • Expands core game theme
  • Useful neutral cards
  • Increases replayability
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • High language dependency
  • More cards to collect
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About the game

What you do in a play session

For those already immersed in the world of Rokugan with Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game, get ready to expand your battles with Tears of Amaterasu! This is the first Dynasty Pack of the 'Imperial Cycle,' introducing twenty new cards, each with three copies, to spice up your games. It not only delves deeper into the themes already presented in the core game but also offers new tactical options for all seven clans, plus neutral cards that can boost any deck. It's the perfect way to inject fresh energy into your strategic disputes and explore new card combinations. If you enjoy the depth and theme of L5R, this expansion is a must-have to continue your epic journey. The new cards promise to challenge existing strategies and open up unprecedented paths to victory, ensuring each game remains a unique and engaging experience. Prepare your decks and may the best clan win!

Best player count

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Duel · 2 players
2 OK

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Game details

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Categories

Card Game Collectible Components Expansion for Base-game

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Collectible: Living Card Game (Fantasy Flight Games) Players: Two-Player Only Games Setting: Legend of the Five Rings
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, Asterion Press, Galakta
Designer Brad Andres, Erik Dahlman (I), Nate French
Artist Ray Greaves

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game to play Tears of Amaterasu?
Yes, absolutely! Tears of Amaterasu is an expansion and requires the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game to be played.
How many new cards come in this pack?
This pack brings twenty unique cards, with three copies of each, totaling 60 new cards for you to use.
Are the cards for all the clans?
Yes! The expansion offers new tools for the seven main clans as well as neutral cards that can be used by anyone.
Does the game become more difficult with this expansion?
The overall complexity of the game remains similar, but the new cards can introduce more elaborate and challenging strategies, requiring adaptation.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the language dependency is high. It's recommended to have a good understanding of English or use translations to fully enjoy the game.
Is this a pre-built deck or do I need to buy random packs?
Tears of Amaterasu is a Dynasty Pack, meaning it comes with fixed, non-random cards, making it easier to expand your collection.
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