Merle Naishi

In feudal Japan, a Naishi was a lady of honor who served at the Imperial Court. She occupied an important role and was responsible for various tasks, particularly assisting with ceremonies and rituals.

Naishi were often chosen by the emperor from noble families and had significant influence in power circles.

In the game Naishi, immerse yourself in medieval Japan and take charge of a province. Develop your control by acquiring new structures and influential figures to enhance your reputation. The Shogun's law is strict and prohibits you from reorganizing the cards in your game. Be sure to take advantage of the opportunities presented to you and send your emissaries to the Imperial Court to place your cards as efficiently as possible, thereby controlling the most prestigious territory in Japan.

You have a main and a line consisting of 5 cards each. This setup represents your territory. You cannot freely reorganize your cards, either in your main or in your line. Developing your territory will allow you to replace the cards in your game while respecting their positioning in the river. You can also send your emissaries to the Imperial Court, which enables you to take additional actions.

At the end of the game, the cards of your main will be revealed and placed under the cards of your line, respecting their positions. Your territory will thus be composed of a grid of 2×5 cards. You then add the points awarded by each card, and the player with the highest total wins!

The challenge and spirit of the Naishi card game lie in the impossibility of freely organizing your cards, either in your hand or in front of you in your line. Make the best use of your hand of cards and place them in front of you to create a tableau representing the organization of your province.

Don't wait any longer to transport yourself to the Japanese fiefdom and become the most famous person in the archipelago!.