ZhanGuo
Unify ancient China through dual-use cards that serve as both court actions and provincial governors.
Who it's for
Heavy Euro fans who enjoy dual-use card systems and want a historically themed game about empire unification.
Not for you if…
You prefer lighter games or find area-majority Euros without direct combat unexciting.
Vibe's take
dual-use card tension, Chinese unification sweep, provincial management, heavy Euro depth
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About this game
Unify China as Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor, by playing cards both for their special actions and as workers on the board. ZhanGuo creates a fascinating dual-use card system: every card can be played to your personal court for immediate effects or sent to the provinces as a governor generating ongoing benefits. Managing the tension between short-term power and long-term province control while building the Great Wall and standardizing currency captures the ambition of unifying the Warring States.
Get it
from $57
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60–120 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
3.8 / 5 — HeavyBGG Rating
6.7/10
Rank #949
3.4k ratings
Published
2014
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