
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,107
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Fate: Defenders of Grimheim
- 1–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2025

Rules assistance for Bushido: Risen Sun – Shiho Hiroto the Black Eagle
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Bushido: Risen Sun – Shiho Hiroto the Black Eagle is an expansion for Bushido: Risen Sun released in 2021 for 2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
The Black Eagle Has Landed! In his fallen father’s battle armour, Shiho Hiroto strides the Isles of Jwar hellbent on revenge! Shiho Hiroto has snuck back into the Isles of Jwar at the head of a group of deadly mercenaries from far-off lands, alongside a devout retinue of veteran warriors that rallied to his cause during his time abroad in the bowels of the Empire of the Golden Sun. His goals are simple: to claim this far-flung Prefecture for himself, then exact his vengeance upon the Takashi for what they did to his father and his clan. The Black Eagle is a mighty Samurai in his own right, becoming even deadlier at the head of a rejuvenated Shiho strikeforce. He will not rest until the Dragon Clan’s soldiers lie dying in the mud of his homeland. Jwar will be his! Shiho Hiroto is a powerful model that epitomises the Shiho’s ambush and hit-and-run tactics, making them excel at striking their opponents where they least expect it. Hiroto has access to the IMPROVISE Ki Feat, a feat that provides his Warband with unprecedented options. It also gives him the ability to fight any model with confidence and cunning. Blister contains one miniature supplied with a 30mm base and full colour profile card. —description from the publisher
Bushido: Risen Sun – Shiho Hiroto the Black Eagle 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 Bushido: Risen Sun – Shiho Hiroto the Black Eagle is 60 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 Bushido: Risen Sun – Shiho Hiroto the Black Eagle 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.
Bushido: Risen Sun – Shiho Hiroto the Black Eagle belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points. 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 catalogue lists Bushido: Risen Sun – Shiho Hiroto the Black Eagle as an expansion for Bushido: Risen Sun. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Bushido: Risen Sun to use it. Check that your edition of Bushido: Risen Sun is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.