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蒼天之死 (Death of Heaven)
2021
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- 4–6 players
- 60–90 min
- 15+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 4 players
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蒼天之死 (Death of Heaven) is a board game released in 2021 for 4–6 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 15 and up. It was designed by Jesse Li and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Negotiation.
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About the game
For years, the Han Empire and its authority has been weakening. Most of the governing warlords would rather increase their own personal military strength rather than restore power to the Han. The Yellow Turban Rebellion has long since passed, yet whispers of rebellion have grown louder and louder over time. The land is at the brink of war. Death of Heaven is a negotiation & area control game for 4 to 6 players. Players are warlords at the end of the Han Dynasty competing to become Emperor. Players spread their influence across the land. They can choose to defend their own cities, ally with NPC forces, or support the Han emperor; each giving their own rewards and bonuses. When a battle does occur between two players, the other players must choose to either support the attacking or defending side of the battle. Outmaneuver your opponents, cut off their support lines, and squeeze. Loosen your silver tongue and negotiate your way out of defeat, turning the tables against your foe at the perfect time. Many paths to victory lay ahead of you. Will you restore power to the Han Empire or sail to victory on the blood of your enemies?
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- Moaideas Game Design
Questions and answers
蒼天之死 (Death of Heaven) supports 4–6 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 蒼天之死 (Death of Heaven) 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 蒼天之死 (Death of Heaven) for ages 15 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.
蒼天之死 (Death of Heaven) has a complexity rating of 3.0 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.
蒼天之死 (Death of Heaven) belongs to these categories: Territory Building, Ancient, and Negotiation. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Negotiation. 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 蒼天之死 (Death of Heaven) are: Jesse Li. 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 蒼天之死 (Death of Heaven) 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.