JORAKU DELUXE EDITION

An unpredictable race to rule Kyoto

CHRIS LOWRY

Designer: Iori Tsukinam | Publisher: Moaideas Game Design Joraku is a game of territory-holding, trick-taking and point-gathering set before Japan’s Edo era. Can you unite Japan or, at least, rule over all the other lords? To gain the all-important Reputation points, you must progressively seize areas of the board with your army of Samurai. Blending several common mechanics into one tight little game, Joraku is a unique and refreshing experience; quite unlike anything else I’ve ever played. The board is split into seven areas, beginning with Kyoto at 0, then moving up in number order. Play starts with each player getting assigned a number to place their “Daimyo” (a regional feudal warlord). This location is important, since the Daimyo counts as two pieces for the purposes of holding a…

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