How to Play Rising Sun: Dynasty Invasion

Game Objective

In Rising Sun: Dynasty Invasion, players take on the roles of powerful clans competing for control of feudal Japan. The goal is to accumulate victory points (VPs) through strategy, alliances, and battles. The game ends after three seasons (Spring, Summer, and Autumn), and the player with the most VPs at the end is declared the winner.

Setup

To set up the game, follow these steps:

• Add the Boat Set to the basic Season cards as instructed on page 9 of the Rising Sun rulebook.
• If playing with the Dynasty Clans (Sun and Moon), take the 7 Gods of Fortune cards and distribute them according to the season: 3 in Spring, 2 in Summer, and 2 in Autumn.
• Prepare the board, miniatures, cards, and tokens according to the base game rules. No adjustments are needed to play with up to 6 players.

Game Flow

The game is divided into three seasons: Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Each season consists of several phases:

1. Season Phase: Players choose Season cards, including the Gods of Fortune if playing with Dynasty Clans.
2. Mandate Phase: Players take actions such as collecting resources, moving troops, and preparing for battles.
3. War Phase: Battles are resolved, and players earn VPs based on control of provinces and shrines.

Refer to the rulebook for details on this section.

Actions and How to Play

Players can take various actions during the game:

• Acquire Season Cards: During the Season Phase, players choose cards that grant special abilities. Dynasty Clans can only acquire Gods of Fortune, while other clans can acquire normal Monster cards.
• Perform Mandates: In the Mandate Phase, players can collect resources, move troops, or prepare for battles.
• Participate in Battles: In the War Phase, players resolve conflicts in provinces and shrines, earning VPs based on control.

Refer to the rulebook for details on this section.

End of Game and Scoring

The game ends after the Autumn season. VPs are counted based on control of provinces, shrines, and other achievements during the game. In case of a tie in VPs, the Sun Clan gains 1 Coin and 1 VP, while the tied opponent loses 1 Coin and 1 VP (if they have any).

Tips for Winning

• If playing as the Moon Clan, leverage their superior strength in battles, but remember the limit of miniatures per province and shrine.
• With the Sun Clan, focus on winning tied disputes to gain extra Coins and VPs.
• If playing as a Dynasty Clan, use the Gods of Fortune for unique strategies that can turn the game in your favor.