Here Grows Ringyō 林業 🌲

Announcing Ringyō (林業), a simultaneous worker placement game about sustainable forestry set in feudal Japan. Crowdfunding in the second half of 2026 and designed by Charlie McCarron (Four Humours and Skyrockets: Festivals of Fire), Ringyō will join the growing, strong line up of thematic gaming experiences from Paverson Games. The game will feature art by Kwanchai Moriya (Apiary and Dinosaur Island), graphic design by Brigette Indelicato (Let’s Go to Japan and Endless Winter), and cultural consultation by James Mendez Hodes (Dungeons & Dragons and Distilled). 

林業 (Ringyō), which translates to 'forestry' in English, blends simultaneous worker placement, environmental management, and competitive strategy into an immersive experience that rewards foresight, adaptability, and respect for the natural world. Only the daimyō who accumulates the most favor after five rounds will be celebrated as the Shōgun’s favored lord.

• Title: 林業 (Ringyō)
• Players: 1-4
• Playing time: 45-90 mins
• Age: 14+
• Complexity: Medium weight
• Key mechanics: Simultaneous action selection, Worker placement, Auction/bidding, Resource Management, Track Climbing

Rooted in Japanese history, the game invites players to step into the role of a daimyō during Japan’s Edo period. Each player will oversee the development of their personal province. Provinces begin as wild, untouched forests, and players will shape the destiny of their land by deploying samurai who are skilled in forestry into crucial intersections. Each placement is a critical decision that will define their province’s future for generations to come. Players may...

🪓Harvest trees to construct various structures,
🌲Plant and study trees for future knowledge,
🌾Establish a new agricultural presence to sustain the region’s population,
🏯Build castles for both ongoing benefits and favor,
⚔️Muster a military force to help support the efforts of the Shōgun in Edo.

Each choice carves a unique path, balancing immediate rewards with the long-term harmony of the land. But nature is ever-changing. Players must anticipate the weather patterns of Japan—where rains that aid in the growth of the forest can just as easily turn into a cascade of devastating floods! A dynamic deck of weather cards ensures no two games are alike, challenging each daimyō to protect their province from environmental
ruin. 

Four distinct species of trees offer vital materials for construction, yet careless deforestation may leave lands vulnerable to flooding. Success lies in managing a delicate balance between harvesting resources and fostering a sustainable cycle of forest regeneration. Over-exploitation may yield quick gains, but at great risk to the province’s future.

The Shōgun keeps a keen eye on the provinces from Edo. Each daimyō must send advisors and compete to fulfill the Shōgun’s demands, earning prestigious gifts and favor. Ringyō rewards players who consider both their own region’s needs as well as the requests of the greater country, all while taking a sustainable and respectful approach to the land on which they call home.

Ringyō Designer, Charlie McCarron with Paverson Games Owner, Dave Beck, at Ringyō's 2025 Gen Con Announcement

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