# Nippon: Keiretsu

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 60-120 min
- **Weight**: 3.67 / 5
- **Designers**: Nuno Bizarro Sentieiro, Paulo Soledade
- **Artists**: Mariano Iannelli
- **Publishers**: What's Your Game?
- **Categories**: Economic, Expansion for Base-game, Industry / Manufacturing
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Variable Phase Order

## Verdict
If you enjoy the original Nippon and want more options to craft cool strategies, this expansion is a feast! More factories, more decisions, more fun.New factories, more optionsIncreases strategic depthEnhances replayabilityExpands the game's universeRequires the base gameAdds complexityFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Hey folks! If you're a fan of the original Nippon and looking to inject some fresh excitement into your gameplay, Nippon: Keiretsu is the perfect choice. This mini-expansion introduces twelve new factories to the base game, opening up a whole new range of opportunities for those who love to plan and execute complex strategies. With more investment options available, players can forge new paths to influence the Japanese islands during the bustling Industrial Revolution.

The base game already challenges you to dominate the market and expand your influence, and Keiretsu takes that challenge up a notch. The new factories not only increase production and profit possibilities but can also alter the game's flow, forcing you to adapt and rethink your tactics each game. It's an opportunity to create new synergies between your industries and surprise your opponents with unexpected moves. It enhances both complexity and replayability, ensuring that each session feels unique. If you're already a fan of Nippon and crave more strategic depth, this expansion is a significant upgrade!

## FAQ
### Can this expansion be played on its own?
No, Nippon: Keiretsu is an expansion and requires the base game Nippon to be played.

### How many new factories does this expansion add?
The expansion adds twelve new factories to the base game.

### Does the expansion significantly change the base game's rules?
It introduces new options and strategies through the new factories, but the core mechanics of the base game remain the same, just with added depth.

### Does the game take longer to play with this expansion?
There might be a slight increase in playtime due to new decisions and strategies, but the overall time should remain within the expected range for the base game, depending on player fluidity.

### Is this expansion difficult to learn?
For those already familiar with the original Nippon, learning the new factories is quite straightforward. The complexity increases slightly due to the new strategic options, but it shouldn't be daunting for players who already master the base game.

### Who do you recommend this expansion for?
We highly recommend it for players who already love Nippon and want more variety and strategic depth, exploring new ways to win.

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