How many players is Empire of the Rising Sun?

Empire of the Rising Sun plays with 2–6 players, ages 18 and up.

How long does Empire of the Rising Sun take to play?

A game of Empire of the Rising Sun takes 180–1200 min, at heavy complexity (4.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Empire of the Rising Sun any good?

Empire of the Rising Sun rates 6.8/10 from 213 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a wargame / world war ii game built around dice rolling, grid movement, hexagon grid.

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Empire of the Rising Sun (1995)

2–6 players · 180–1200 min · age 18+ · ★ 6.8 on BGG

Players: 2–6
Play time: 180–1200 min
Age: 18+
Complexity: Heavy
BGG rating: 6.8/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 18+ who like wargame games — heavy complexity, plays in 180–1200 min.

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About Empire of the Rising Sun

Strategic WWII game system from Advanced Third Reich extends into the Pacific Theater

Wargame World War II

Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, Hexagon Grid, Point to Point Movement, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Simulation · Designer: Tor Abrahamsen, Dave Casper, Bruce Harper

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Empire of the Rising Sun FAQ

How many players is Empire of the Rising Sun?: Empire of the Rising Sun plays with 2–6 players, ages 18 and up.
How long does Empire of the Rising Sun take to play?: A game of Empire of the Rising Sun takes 180–1200 min, at heavy complexity (4.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Empire of the Rising Sun any good?: Empire of the Rising Sun rates 6.8/10 from 213 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a wargame / world war ii game built around dice rolling, grid movement, hexagon grid.