River of Gold brings Legend of the Five Rings to the table in an all-new way! If you’re a euro-gamer or a fan of the franchise, you won’t want to miss this. Explore the world of Rokugan through economy-focused mechanics, classic rivalry between clans, and an original water colored game board painted by Francesca Baerald featuring captivating gold detailing. Will you reign over the River of Gold?
The Legends Say…
Rokugan is the setting for the famed Legend of the Five Rings series of tabletop games, beloved by fans for over twenty-five years. Originally launched as a collectible card game in 1995, the world of Legend of the Five Rings continues to expand through a diverse range of games as well as an acclaimed series of novels from Aconyte Books. Learn more about this rich fantasy setting, and delve into a world where samurai, shinobi, monks, mystics, and courtiers from the seven Great Clans must choose between duty and desire, justice and loyalty, and glory and destiny.
A Whole New World
Well, not actually. River of Gold reveals a whole new side of an already story-rich world, where players take on the roles of merchants representing the samurai clans of Rokugan. Embark on a captivating journey down one of the river of Rokugan – invest in ports, markets, and shrines; build influence with manor houses; and deliver valuable contracts to amass wealth and rise above your rivals. The only combat on the River of Gold is the fight for The Emperor’s favor, won only through reputation and riches.
I Thought You Said ‘Clan Rivalry’
At the center of the Legend of the Five Rings are seven Great Clans – the stalwart Crab, the elegant Crane, the enigmatic Dragon, the valiant Lion, the mystical Phoenix, the cunning Scorpion, and the far-ranging Unicorn. Each clan controls a portion of Rokugan in the name of the Emperor. In River of Gold, players have the choice to represent the Crab, Crane, Mantis, or Scorpion clans.
Your Voyage Begins at Gen Con 2024
Gen con 2024 attendees will have an opportunity to engage in River of Gold related commerce ahead of everyone else on August 1st, with the hobby retail release following quickly on August 2nd. It’ll be an event to behold as the golden river is rolled out for clan patrons from all across Rokugan! … okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but we’ll have something cool set up and welcome fans from all clans to come celebrate the release with us. Look for Learn to Play events all four days in the Asmodee corner of the Event Hall. Space is limited, so get your tickets early!
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