Zipang Portable

About this board game

Zipang Portable is a fast-paced card game for 2–6 players, playable in about 20 minutes. Set in Japan during the Sengoku Period, it places players among the heroes and power struggles of an era shaped by more than a century of military conflict.

Using a simple “pick one, play one” format, the game is easy to learn while offering a challenge that is hard to master. Players compete for the Shogun’s power as they dive into the greatest battles of the 17th century.

The world of Zipang reaches across every level of society. Its Sengoku setting includes figures whose lives were affected by the feudal lords’ battles for power:

• Brilliant military strategists
• Hardworking peasants
• Stealthy ninjas
• Enchanting princesses
• Rich aristocrats
• Venerable monks
• The almighty Emperor

Alongside its accessible card-play concept, Zipang Portable stands out for its distinctive visual presentation. Japanese artists give the cards a gorgeous ukiyo-e style, creating an evocative look inspired by Japan’s historical and artistic heritage.

Compact and quick to play, Zipang Portable is designed for a broad group of 2–6 players and offers a focused contest in around 20 minutes. Released in 2016, it combines a memorable historical setting, striking artwork, and streamlined play into a portable game about Sengoku heroes competing for supremacy.