Chu Han
A tense two-player climbing game where every card is also a political weapon in ancient China's founding war.
Who it's for
Two-player groups who enjoy tight, brain-burny card duels with historical flavor and want more depth than a typical climbing game.
Not for you if…
You need more than two players at the table, or you prefer games with randomness and table talk over tight tactical calculation.
Vibe's take
Lean and calculating — hands play out fast, but every card you shed is a small tactical decision, and the multi-use powers reward players who plan two moves ahead.
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About this game
Chu Han is a sharp two-player card game set during China's brutal Chu-Han Contention, as two clans scramble to found the country's first true dynasty. It's built as a climbing-and-shedding game layered with special powers, shifting allegiances, and hostage-taking between hands. Race to 31 points across multiple hands, with optional Events and two historical campaigns adding extra bite.
Get it
from $29
By the numbers
Players
Duration
25 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.2 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
5.9/10
Rank #3,885
902 ratings
Published
2024
Language
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