- BGG rank
- BGG #3,358
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire
2021
Rules assistance for Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.2/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire
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Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire is a board game released in 2021 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Jérémy Ducret and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
About the game
Long after the end of the Time of Man, the few remnants of humanity have newly retaken the world, treading on the ruins of ancient civilizations. Within the Archipelago of the 6, the Clans live according to an absurd reinterpretation of Bushido. You are a Daimyo, a leader of a Clan, and you want to become the new Emperor of this archipelago. To do this, you must gain Popularity! Send your Governors to influence the local populaces, but they must remain wary of assassination by deadly Shadows while your Scavengers unearth glorious Relics from long ago. Seize control of this archipelago with the help of the new Heroes of this world! OBJECTIVE In Daimyo you are the leader of a Clan, striving to become Emperor. At the end of the 5th round, the player who has accumulated the most Popularity points (PP) will be proclaimed Emperor. There are 4 major ways to gain Popularity points: • DURING THE GAME: INFLUENCE: At the end of each round, each player earns Popularity points according to their level of influence on each island. • AT THE END OF THE GAME: RELICS: Each player earns Popularity points according to the number of Relics they have restored. BUILDINGS: Each player earns Popularity points according to the number of Buildings of each type they have constructed. HEROES: The players with the greatest combined values of army and Gold earn Popularity points.
Designers
Publishers
- Maldito Games
- Across the Board
- Grimspire
- La Boîte de Jeu
- Games Unplugged LLC
- CafeMoka Studio
Questions and answers
Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire is 60–90 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 Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire for ages 14 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.
Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire has a complexity rating of 3.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
The main mechanics of Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire are: Jérémy Ducret. 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 Daimyo: Rebirth of the Empire 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.