Kyushu (engl.)

Description

Kyushu is a strategy game for 2 to 5 players aged 8+ with a playing time of 30 minutes. Set in feudal Japan, this card selection and map-building game features a unique picking mechanism and introduces Hot Springs terrain with special scoring. Optional rules add strategic depth by allowing travelers to visit Hot Springs and compete for scoring card dominance.

Kyūshū is a card selection and map-building game set in feudal Japan, continuing the journey through the four main islands during changing seasons. As the third installment in the Nippon series, Kyūshū takes players southward into summer, with lush landscapes and the relaxing allure of natural hot springs. The game consists of two main phases. In the first, players select a card to add to their personal map in the second phase. Kyūshū features a unique picking mechanism: each player has a "pick box" with a Map card, and on their turn, players choose a card from any pick box by selecting one of four options. Taking a card from your own box requires replacing it with another card, while acquiring a card from another player’s box involves managing card numbers or discarding resources to claim any card. Every chosen card must be replaced from the player’s hand. Kyūshū introduces a new terrain type—Hot Springs—which have their own scoring method. An optional rule allows players to send travelers to visit other players’ Hot Springs to gain extra victory points. Another optional rule encourages competition between neighbors by awarding points for having the most or fewest matching scoring cards. With interchangeable card selection mechanisms, varied map cards, and adaptable scoring options, Kyūshū offers fresh strategic challenges and enhances the Nippon series experience.

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