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Art of War: The Card Game
2015
Rules assistance for Art of War: The Card Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 15 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.3/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Art of War: The Card Game
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Art of War: The Card Game is a board game released in 2015 for 2 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Takashi Sakaue and Souya Naito and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
User summary: This game originated from an idea by Mr Asao, who operates the Doujinshop Nyangoroberry. It was agreed that Product Arts produce an edition for the international market, whilst Nyangoroberry produced a version for the Japanese market. As a result, there are several versions featuring the work of different doujin artists, labelled as 'Art of War the Doujin card game'. Publisher summary: ART OF WAR the card game is two-player card game that has theme of war and the founding a kingdom. You become a king, then you will increase the people of the kingdom while sending warriors into the battlefield, fighting against the opponent. You have a KING card expressing yourself, and only five other types of cards for making a deck, which you use to fight the battle. The game uses unique systems such as logistic support, conscription and entry, combined with four different story-endings in depth, will not allow you to lose your concentration for even a second. At the same time, the exquisite sense of tension while seeking the countless winning endings will awaken your intellectual curiosity from deep inside! Publisher summary: "ART OF WAR the card game" は戦争と建国をテーマにした２人用対戦カードゲームです。あなたは国王となり、戦場に兵を送り込んで敵国と戦いながら自国の民を増やしていきます。あなた自身である１枚のKINGカードの下に、たった５種類のカードだけで自分だけのデッキを作り、戦いに臨みます。 後方支援、徴兵、入国、といったユニークなシステムと４つのエンディングが綿密に絡み合い、一瞬の油断も許さない緊張感と、無数の勝ち筋を発見する興奮があなたの豊かな知的好奇心を呼び覚ますでしょう！
Designers
Publishers
- Gigamic
- Igiari
- Product Arts LLC
- 同人ショッにゃんごろべりー (Doujinshop Nyanngoroberry)
Questions and answers
Art of War: The Card Game supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Art of War: The Card Game is 15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Art of War: The Card Game for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Art of War: The Card Game has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Art of War: The Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Grid Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Art of War: The Card Game are: Takashi Sakaue and Souya Naito. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Art of War: The Card Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.