Red Sun Rising: The Russo-Japanese War 1904-05 (1977)

About this game

Red Sun Rising: The Russo-Japanese War 1904-05 is a brigade/divisional level simulation of the Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905. The game map shows the theater of operations. The playing pieces represent the armed forces, both land and sea, of both belligerents that participated in the conflict. Components: one sheet of 400 counters, one sheet of 100 ship counters, one land map/strategic naval map, one tactical naval display, one rules booklet, one Japanese unit assignment Chart, one Russian unit assignment chart. Game Design: Frank Davis Game Development: Mark Herman Graphic Design: Redmond A. Simonsen

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 3.5/5 this is a heavy game — read the rulebook before people arrive.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.