Cover art for Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo

Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo

2026 · BGG
Avg rating
6.98
Bayes rating
5.52
Weight
2.50 (Medium)
Players
2-6
Playtime
1 hr 30 min
Ratings count
33

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Description

In Gunsen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo, Rokugan teeters on the brink of upheaval as the Great Clans—the Crab, Crane, Dragon, Lion, Phoenix, Scorpion, and Unicorn—clash for control of the legendary fortress, Toshi Ranbo. Once a strategic gem on the borderlands, the castle now stands at the heart of a war-torn battlefield, its banners contested by rival warlords seeking glory and vengeance. The air hums with the tension of drawn steel and elemental magic, as ancient shrines smolder and village alliances shift like the wind. In this strategy game, players take on the role of ambitious daimyƍ representing one of the seven Great Clans: recruiting samurai heroes, drafting powerful orders, and building their clan's military might and strategic influence. Through tactical maneuvers and clever engine-building, they strive to fulfill seven victory objectives—from capturing and holding the coveted castle to completing secret missions and claiming sacred locations. Only one clan will write its legend in the blood-soaked chronicles of Toshi Ranbo. —description from the publisher

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Die Icon Resolution Hexagon Grid Open Drafting Race Variable Player Powers Variable Set-up

Themes

None recorded

Publishers

CrowD Games Office Dog

Designers

Ben Rosset Matthew O'Malley