Underplayed Gems

Zipangu Jima: Unmei ha Saikoro ga Kimeru!? (1999)

Zipangu Jima: Unmei ha Saikoro ga Kimeru!? cover
Developer
Act Studio
Publisher
Human Entertainment, HAMSTER
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres
Strategy, Card & Board Game
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How it feels

A dice-driven board game where careful resource management matters more than raw military might in your quest for territorial control.

board game feelluck-basedresource managementhistoricalstrategic planningturn-basedmoderate difficultymethodical

About

The main object of this history-based simulation board game is to control as many battle positions as possible. Procurement of all necessary resources is ultimately determined by a roll of the dice. Use the resources allotted to you to build roads and castles, or to strengthen your military. Instead of a good war strategy, your management of resources is what actually determines whether you win or lose.

Screenshots

Zipangu Jima: Unmei ha Saikoro ga Kimeru!? screenshot 1Zipangu Jima: Unmei ha Saikoro ga Kimeru!? screenshot 2Zipangu Jima: Unmei ha Saikoro ga Kimeru!? screenshot 3

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