Nippon
Build a Japanese industrial conglomerate during the Meiji era through manufacturing, shipping, and regional influence.
Who it's for
Euro gamers who want a meaty economic game with a distinctive historical setting.
Not for you if…
You want light or cooperative play. This is competitive heavy euro through and through.
Vibe's take
economic engine, area majority tension, industrial theme, fast-paced euro, historical
About this game
Lead a Japanese zaibatsu during the Meiji era's rapid industrialization. Invest in silk, steel, and coal industries, ship goods to foreign markets or satisfy domestic demand, and spread your influence across Japan's regions. The worker placement system has a clever twist: you hire workers of different colors, and consolidation rounds force you to pay based on how diversified your workforce is. Area majority across Japanese regions determines who has the most political clout. A fast-paced economic game set during one of history's most dramatic industrial transformations.
Get it
from €31
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60–120 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
3.8 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
7.0/10
Rank #549
5.3k ratings
Published
2015
Designed by
Nuno Bizarro Sentieiro, Paulo Soledade
Published by
What's Your Game?, Ghenos Games, hobbity.eu, asmodee
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