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Sunrise Sunset
2024
Rules assistance for Sunrise Sunset
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- 2 players
- 10–30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 2 players
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Sunrise Sunset is a board game released in 2024 for 2 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Tomoki Motohashi and its main mechanics are Card Play Conflict Resolution.
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About the game
According the some sources, each sunrise and sunset mark the backdrop for the perpetual battle between Horus and Seth. In this never-ending combat, Seth, god of darkness and chaos, prevails over Horus with the arrival of each night. However, in an eternal cycle of revenge, the victory of Horus, god of the sky, heralds the coming of each new day, continuing a cycle which has endured since the beginning of time. In the game, Horus and Seth face each other in three locations: the world of the living (the Deshret), the underworld (the Duat) and the Sun Boat, or Mandjet, which symbolises the sun’s journey across the sky. Sunrise Sunset is a competitive game for two opponents where in each round players take turns in playing cards (up to a total of 6 each) in order to gain control of the three locations. In each location the opponent with more power takes control. The first player to deal three damage is the victor of the game. Beginning with the starting player, the players take turns to play cards one after another until they have played all of their cards and assign it to one of the three lanes of your choice. The cards with stealth are played facedown, unlike the cards without stealth, which are played faceup. If the card that you play has a placement ability, this is applied immediately. Once each player has played all of their cards, determine who is the victor and loser in each lane. Apply all of the combat abilities of the units placed and add up the power of the cards which are placed in their area of the lane. If a player deals 3 damage or more to their opponent at any moment, the game ends immediately. —description from the publisher
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- DiceTree Games
- Arken Games
- Perro Loko Games
Questions and answers
Sunrise Sunset 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 Sunrise Sunset is 10–30 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 Sunrise Sunset 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.
Sunrise Sunset has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Sunrise Sunset belongs to these categories: Card Game and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Card Play Conflict Resolution. 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 Sunrise Sunset are: Tomoki Motohashi. 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 Sunrise Sunset 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.