Aterui Saga

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Aterui Saga

Score
6.5
Players
1-2
Time
180
Recommended Age
10+
Difficulty
hard
Official Website
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Type
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Description

Issue game of Wargame Japanese History #21.

The game covers the campaign of Sakanoue no Tamuramaro against the Eastern Barbarian, Emishi (in 8th century). Aterui was the most famous leader of the Eastern Barbarian.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aterui

One B3 size map
140 counters
8 pages rulebook
30 cards

The game uses a modified card-driven system.
The standard scenario is 12 turns long, and one turn represents 2 years.
The card can be used either of 1: conducting march, 2: trying to influence the barbarian clan or 3: getting supply in barren land.