Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo

Seven clans, one fortress, a race for objectives.

πŸ‘₯ 2–6 players⏱ approx. 90 minπŸͺ„ Takes some learning12+
β˜… 5.8 Β· BGG #5,076

Who it's for

For strategy players who want clan asymmetry, engine-building and a fight over the map in one 90-minute game.

Not for you if…

Skip it if you prefer peaceful games without rivals fighting over a shared map.

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Vibe's take

Tactical, tense, ambitious, confrontational

About this game

Gunsen drops you into Rokugan as the daimyō of one of the seven Great Clans, all fighting over the borderland fortress of Toshi Ranbo. You recruit samurai heroes, draft orders from an open selection and build up both military might and strategic influence. The whole thing is a race to fulfill seven victory objectives, so every maneuver on the hex map has to win ground and feed your clan's engine at the same time.

Seven Great ClansOpen order draftingHex-grid maneuvers

By the numbers

Players

Best at 3 playersWorks with 2–5

Duration

45–90 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

2.8 / 5 β€” Medium

BGG Rating

5.8/10

Rank #5,076

373 ratings

Published

2026

Language

Moderate text

Designed by

Ben Rosset, Matthew O'Malley

Published by

CrowD Games, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Office Dog

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