
- BGG rank
- BGG #377
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Innovation
- 2–5 players
- 20–60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2010

2021
Rules assistance for MON: Emblems of Sengoku
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MON: Emblems of Sengoku is a board game released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Osami Okano and its main mechanics are Layering and Melding and Splaying.
In Mon, players take turns playing cards in numerical order, fighting to receive the points of the cards in play. It's important to respect the order as much as possible, or other players might steal your points! At the end of the game, the player with the most points will be the winner. The game proceeds with players taking turns, starting with the first player. On their turn, each player must play, change or discard a card. When done, the turn passes to the next player on the left. This proceeds until the game is over. The game ends when someone runs out of cards and the game has gone one round from there. The player with the highest score wins the game.
MON: Emblems of Sengoku supports 2–6 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 MON: Emblems of Sengoku is 15–30 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 MON: Emblems of Sengoku for ages 8 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.
MON: Emblems of Sengoku has a complexity rating of 1.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
MON: Emblems of Sengoku belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Layering and Melding and Splaying. 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 MON: Emblems of Sengoku are: Osami Okano. 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 MON: Emblems of Sengoku 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.