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Zipang Portable
2016
Rules assistance for Zipang Portable
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 10–20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Zipang Portable
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Zipang Portable is a board game released in 2016 for 2–6 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Ko Sasahara and its main mechanics are Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
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About the game
Once upon a time, in Zipang (Japan), during the Sengoku Period, more than one hundred years of military conflict tore apart the country as feudal lords battled for power. Everyone was affected, from brilliant military strategists, hardworking peasants, stealthy ninjas, to the enchanting princesses, rich aristocrats and venerable monks — even the almighty Emperor himself... Zipang Portable is a fast-paced "pick one, play one" card game, beautifully designed by Japanese artists with gorgeous ukiyo-e style cards. Players will dive into the greatest battles of the 17th century. Become Sengoku heroes vying for the Shogun's power in this compact game which is easy to learn, but hard to master.
Editions
- Zipang PortableenEngine ID, Ltd.2018
- Zipang PortableenEngine ID, Ltd.2016
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Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Engine ID, Ltd.
Questions and answers
Zipang Portable 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 Zipang Portable is 10–20 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 Zipang Portable 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.
Zipang Portable has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Zipang Portable belongs to these categories: Medieval. Its main mechanics are Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Zipang Portable are: Ko Sasahara. 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 Zipang Portable 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.