In war-torn feudal Japan the soldiers are restless The endless battles betrayals & broken promises have the soldiers questioning where their loyalties lie Meanwhile the daimyo are strategizing marshaling their troops & erecting strongholds to bolster the strength of their armies all in pursuit of honor & ultimate victory In Gunkimono players take on the roles of these daimyo plotting their military advances across the countryside Each new squad of troops yields victory points but you may decide to forgo these points & save up for your stronghold instead All the while you need to keep an eye on your opponents so that their forces do not grow too large & expand at your expense 2–5 Players 45–60 Min Playing Time Age 10