Empire of the Rising Sun

About this board game

Empire of the Rising Sun is a 2–6-player board game representing the Pacific Theater version of Advanced Third Reich, with a listed play time of 1200 minutes.

Released in 1995, the game presents the Pacific Theater as its central focus. Its connection to Advanced Third Reich is a defining part of its identity, placing it within a broader series of theater-based World War II games.

Empire of the Rising Sun can also be combined with Advanced Third Reich for a Global War game. This option brings the two theater versions together in one larger experience, making the relationship between them an important consideration for players choosing how to play.

• Players: 2–6
• Play time: 1200 minutes
• Release year: 1995
• Setting: The Pacific Theater
• Combination option: Combine with Advanced Third Reich for a Global War game

With its extended 1200-minute play time, the game is suited to players looking for a substantial, long-duration board game experience. The two-to-six-player range also allows it to be approached with different group sizes.

For players interested in the Pacific Theater version of Advanced Third Reich, Empire of the Rising Sun offers a focused entry point. For an expanded scope, it can be paired with Advanced Third Reich to create the stated Global War format.