
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,636
- BGG rating
- 7.2
City of Iron: Second Edition
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2016

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Kami-sama: The Awakened is an expansion for Kami-sama released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by AJ Lambeth and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Area Majority / Influence.
Music, travel, love and luck… green tea by the light of a lantern… secrets and frogs. Each of these forces are in fact personified by a spirit. These Kami work together to form the natural order of things, but each aspires for influence over those that worship them. Kami-sama is a beautiful and intuitive strategy game set in rural Japan during the Edo period. You assume the role of one of the many Kami, the spirits of the land. Using a combination of asymmetrical powers, area control, set collection, pattern building, and light card drafting, you will work to balance your Favor with the people and your connection to Nature in order to be crowned Kami-sama, the chief deity of the land. Kami-sama: The Awakened is a Limited Quantity expansion to Kami-sama that contains all the unlocked stretch goal content from the 2018 Kickstarter. Included in this expansion are 8 new Kami, 8 new Villager cards, and 4 new Kamidana shrines each with rules of their own! The Awakened requires Kami-sama to play. Key Points - Beautiful and intense area control game with set collection and light card drafting. - Asymmetric Kami abilities allow you to play with a different strategy and tactics every game! - Unique rotating board with elegant gameplay.
Kami-sama: The Awakened supports 2–4 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 Kami-sama: The Awakened 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 Kami-sama: The Awakened 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.
Kami-sama: The Awakened belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Take That, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 Kami-sama: The Awakened are: AJ Lambeth. 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 Kami-sama: The Awakened as an expansion for Kami-sama. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Kami-sama to use it. Check that your edition of Kami-sama is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.