Rising Sun: Kami Unbound

ADC Blackfire Entertainment, asmodee, CMON Global Limited · Board game · 2018
8.5 Ludopedia 8.0 BGG 3–5 · best 4, 5 90–120 min Weight 3.5/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you already enjoy the vibe of Rising Sun and want more divine action, this expansion is for you! It supercharges the Kami, turning them into powerful pieces that change the game.

Highlights
  • Kami become active miniatures
  • Strategic divine powers
  • More interaction and tension
  • Expands the base experience
Keep in mind
  • Requires the base game
  • Increases complexity
  • Relies on draft luck
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If you thought Rising Sun was already intense, get ready! Kami Unbound elevates the presence of the Kami to another level, making them central figures on the board. Now, each Kami gets its own miniature that starts in a specific province. While no clan worships it, it just stands there observing. But as soon as a clan sends its Shinto to venerate it, the player gains that Kami's favor, represented by a new card, and its miniature starts counting as one of your troops! This miniature can be moved and adds strength in battles and harvests, besides being immune to being taken hostage, betrayed, or killed. And the best part: each Kami grants a special power that can be activated by consuming a devoted Shinto. Losing favor is a risk, whether by using the Kami's power or by an opponent surpassing you in devotion (more Shinto or more honor). With this expansion, battles and the struggle for influence become even more dynamic and full of surprises, requiring new strategies to please the gods and dominate mystical feudal Japan. It's more strategy, more interaction, and more powerful gods in play!

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Rules manual — Rising Sun: Kami Unbound Portuguese · PDF
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3–5 players
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Components: Miniatures Continents: Asia Country: Japan Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Rising Sun
Publisher ADC Blackfire Entertainment, asmodee, CMON Global Limited, Delta Vision Publishing, Edge Entertainment, Galápagos Jogos, Game Harbor, Guillotine Games, Hobby World, Portal Games
Designer Eric M. Lang
Artist Adrian Smith

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does this expansion work without the base game Rising Sun?
No, Kami Unbound is an expansion and requires the base game Rising Sun to be played.
How many players can play with this expansion?
The expansion maintains the player count of the base game, which is for 3 to 5 players.
Does the expansion add a lot of complexity to the game?
It adds an extra layer of strategy with the Kami powers, but for those already familiar with Rising Sun, the learning curve is quite manageable.
Are the Kami difficult to control?
Controlling a Kami involves managing your Shinto and deciding when to use their powers. It's a strategic element that adds another interesting decision each turn.
Is it worth buying just for the Kami?
If you like the idea of powerful gods directly influencing the battlefield and offering unique abilities, yes! They add a very cool dynamic.
What is the average playtime with the expansion?
The playtime remains similar to the base game, generally between 90 and 120 minutes, depending on player experience.