Nippon: Zaibatsu is a reimagined 10th anniversary edition of the acclaimed strategy game Nippon. Step into the role of an ambitious zaibatsu and lead Japan’s industrial expansion. Build factories, establish railways, and ship goods across domestic and foreign markets to claim dominance. With updated mechanics, modular scoring paths, and stunning new components, this version offers a rich and replayable experience for fans of classic economic eurogames. Now with a solo mode and modernized design—perfect for both newcomers and returning players.
Key Features:
- BUILD A ZAIBATSU EMPIRE: Manage powerful Japanese conglomerates during the Industrial Revolution. Invest in industries, build railroads and factories, and expand your influence across the nation.
- STRATEGIC VICTORY PATHS: Shape your own winning strategy by choosing how to score, when to trigger income rounds, and which bonuses and contracts to pursue.
- COMPLETE VISUAL AND MECHANICAL UPGRADE: This 10th anniversary edition reimagines the classic with stunning new artwork, modernized components, and updated gameplay to match today’s euro design standards.
- EXPANDED GAMEPLAY VARIETY: Features revised ship mechanics, new resource types, varied factories, Iwakura mission rules, and enhanced rewards during consolidation turns.
- SOLO MODE INCLUDED: A robust automa system now lets players take on the challenge of Nippon: Zaibatsu in a rewarding single-player experience.
Contents:
- 1 Main Board
- 9 Demand Tiles
- 10 Starting Tokens
- 1 Old Factory tile
- 2 Round Markers
- 32 Goods Cubes
- 32 Coal cubes
- 24 Silk Cubes
- 24 Iron Cubes
- 24 Standard Factory Tiles
- 24 Department Tokens
- 40 Money Tokens (15 x 1000, 15 x 3000, 10 x 5000)
- 6 Expert Worker Tokens
- 48 Worker Meeples
- 1 Cloth bag
- 1 Rulebook
- 4 zaibatsu boards
- 24 ships
- 24 machines
- 24 trains
- 36 favor tokens
- 8 scoring discs (4x 0/100 and 4x 200/300)
- 32 Contract Tokens
- 4 R&D Markers
- 4 Mining Markers
- 4 Finance Markers
- 40 Influence Tokens
- 4 player’s Handbooks
- 1 automa Board
- 9 Action Tokens
- 9 Solo Goal Tokens
- 6 late-game Factory Tiles
