Ringyō (林業)

Description

林業 (Ringyō) is a simultaneous worker placement game about sustainable forestry set in feudal Japan, launching this summer. 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).

  • 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

Define your province’s future for generations to come

Harvest trees to construct various structures
Plant and study trees for future knowledge
Build fortresses for both ongoing benefits and favor
Muster a military force to help support the efforts of the Shōgun in Edo