Honshū Card Game

Honshu is a fast paced map building card game set in feudal Japan, where players take on the roles of lords and ladies from noble houses searching for new land, power, and prestige. The goal is to grow your own territory while making smart decisions that set you up for the best scoring opportunities.

The game is played over twelve rounds, with each round split into two simple phases. First, players play map cards into a trick, and the highest valued card earns first choice from the cards played. Next, players use the selected map cards to expand their personal maps, carefully placing them to build efficient and valuable landscapes.

Success in Honshu depends on timing and positioning. Managing when to play high or low cards and controlling your place in the turn order are key to outplaying your opponents. Easy to learn but full of clever choices, Honshu is perfect for players who enjoy tactical card play and satisfying map building.