志士の時代 (Shishi no Jidai) (2011)

A multiplayer game covering the Bakumatsu era, from Blackship to Boshin war. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakumatsu "High purpose men" were anti-shogunate organisations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shishi_(organization) Playable from 3 to 6 players. Each player controls important persons of the era. The game is played during 4 preparing war turns and a final Boshin war turn. Victory is decided by collecting VPs during play. VPs are given according to status track and outcome of the Boshin war. First edition: issue game of Wargame Japanese History #8. Second edition: 1 rule book (color) 1 map (A3 size double-sided printing) 1 counter sheet (15mm square) 6 sheets of cards (54 cards) 3 dice (6-sided dice)Number of players: 3-6 Play time: about 90-120 minutes