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Rise and Decline of the Three Kingdoms

Rise and Decline of the Three Kingdoms

TDF · 2002
2–10240–480 min12+ yrsStrategy
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"Rise and Decline of the Three Kingdoms" is a self-published wargame based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a Chinese historical novel. Players control one Warlord in the end of the Han Dynasty.

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"Rise and Decline of the Three Kingdoms" is a self-published wargame based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a Chinese historical novel.

Players control one Warlord in the end of the Han Dynasty. Many leaders do an important function as well as the story in the game. They appear and leave by the fate card.

Turn order is decided by a chit-pull activation system. Active player chooses an action from recruit, diplomacy and war per province. A Battle is resolved in the method decided every round with dice from Leader Duel, Intrigue and Army Combat.

Victory is determined by controlled province valute and city value at end of the game.

Components (Second edition)

about 1000 counters (not die-cut)
225 fate cards
1 map (A2 size)
2 reference sheet
5 organization sheet
11 random cards
1 description sheet
1 rulebook
game anatomy
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Extensive text — heavy translation needed
Play time
240–480 min
Players
2–10
Recommended age
12+ yrs
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Q4How many players does Rise and Decline of the Three Kingdoms support?
Rise and Decline of the Three Kingdoms is played by 2–10 players.
Q5How long does a game of Rise and Decline of the Three Kingdoms take?
A game of Rise and Decline of the Three Kingdoms takes about 240–480 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Rise and Decline of the Three Kingdoms for?
Rise and Decline of the Three Kingdoms is recommended from age 12.
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