{"product_id":"unmatched-suns-origin","title":"Unmatched: Sun's Origin","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUnmatched: Sun’s Origin – Japanese Legends Tactical Fighting Game\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched: Sun’s Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e brings two legendary warriors from Japanese history into the fast, tactical world of Unmatched. Take control of \u003cstrong\u003eOda Nobunaga\u003c\/strong\u003e, master strategist and daimyo, or \u003cstrong\u003eTomoe Gozen\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary warrior from \u003cem\u003eThe Tale of the Heike\u003c\/em\u003e, and battle for supremacy at \u003cstrong\u003eAzuchi Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003e2 players\u003c\/strong\u003e, with games taking around \u003cstrong\u003e20 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, Sun’s Origin combines tactical movement, hand management and card-driven combat with two highly distinctive fighting styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach hero has their own unique deck and abilities, and both can also be mixed with compatible characters from other Unmatched sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Unmatched: Sun’s Origin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnmatched is a highly asymmetric miniature fighting game where iconic heroes battle using individual decks designed around their abilities, personalities and legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun’s Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e focuses on two legendary figures from feudal Japan:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOda Nobunaga\u003c\/strong\u003e – A master strategist who fights alongside two Honor Guard sidekicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomoe Gozen\u003c\/strong\u003e – A fierce warrior who relentlessly pursues opponents and punishes heroes who try to escape her reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battle takes place on the \u003cstrong\u003eAzuchi Castle\u003c\/strong\u003e battlefield, a compact two-player map designed around tactical positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with other Unmatched sets, the two heroes can fight each other straight from the box, or be mixed with compatible fighters from other Unmatched games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Play\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Oda Nobunaga or Tomoe Gozen and use your character's unique deck to defeat your opponent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn your turn, you normally have \u003cstrong\u003etwo actions\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to manoeuvre, attack or play scheme cards. Combat is resolved through attack and defence cards rather than dice, meaning your decisions and card management determine how the battle develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two fighters require very different approaches:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOda Nobunaga\u003c\/strong\u003e uses his two Honor Guard sidekicks to surround opponents and create opportunities for powerful \u003cstrong\u003eflanking\u003c\/strong\u003e effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTomoe Gozen\u003c\/strong\u003e excels at close-range pursuit, with her \u003cstrong\u003eAttack of Opportunity\u003c\/strong\u003e punishing opposing heroes who leave her zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositioning\u003c\/strong\u003e is crucial, particularly on the Azuchi Castle battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand management\u003c\/strong\u003e determines when you can make the most of your strongest attacks and abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is simple: reduce your opponent's hero to zero health before they defeat yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏯 Japanese Legends\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun’s Origin brings two fascinating figures from Japanese history and legend into the Unmatched system, backed by artwork from Japanese illustrator \u003cstrong\u003eYuta Onoda\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚔️ Oda Nobunaga's Honor Guard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOda fights alongside \u003cstrong\u003etwo Honor Guard sidekicks\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving him three fighters on the battlefield and opening up a range of positioning and flanking tactics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎯 Master the Flank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOda's special cards can trigger additional effects when an opposing fighter is \u003cstrong\u003eadjacent to two or more fighters under his control\u003c\/strong\u003e. Getting the Honor Guard into the right positions is central to his strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🗡️ Tomoe Gozen Pursues Her Prey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomoe's \u003cstrong\u003eAttack of Opportunity\u003c\/strong\u003e deals damage when an opposing hero leaves her zone. This makes escaping from close combat particularly dangerous and encourages aggressive pursuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎴 Classic Unmatched Combat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnmatched uses card-driven combat instead of dice rolls, combining tactical movement, hand management, positioning and unique character powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔀 Mix and Match\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun’s Origin isn't limited to its two included fighters. Oda Nobunaga and Tomoe Gozen can be combined with heroes from other compatible Unmatched sets, including characters from \u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched Adventures\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is Unmatched: Sun’s Origin For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great choice for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of Japanese history and legends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExisting Unmatched players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-player gaming groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of tactical card games\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who enjoy asymmetric characters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGamers who enjoy miniature combat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who like positional strategy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone looking for a quick but deeply replayable two-player game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also a strong entry point into Unmatched, with two very different fighters and everything needed to play straight from the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Fighters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOda Nobunaga\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOda Nobunaga\u003c\/strong\u003e was a powerful daimyo who led the Oda clan during the conflicts of 16th-century Japan and is credited with playing a major role in the unification of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Unmatched, Oda is represented as a \u003cstrong\u003emaster strategist\u003c\/strong\u003e, commanding two Honor Guard sidekicks. 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Asmodee UK currently lists the UK edition at \u003cstrong\u003e£27.99 RRP\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 hero miniatures\u003c\/strong\u003e – Oda Nobunaga and Tomoe Gozen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 action cards\u003c\/strong\u003e – 30 per hero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 character cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Honor Guard sidekick tokens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 health dials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 game board\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring Azuchi Castle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 core rulebook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 set rulebook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official IELLO and Restoration Games rulebooks confirm the complete component list. Oda Nobunaga has three health dials covering himself and his two Honor Guard, while Tomoe Gozen has one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Unmatched: Sun’s Origin a standalone game?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The box contains everything required for a complete two-player game between Oda Nobunaga and Tomoe Gozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many players is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun’s Origin is designed for \u003cstrong\u003e2 players\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA typical game takes around \u003cstrong\u003e20 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat age is it suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIELLO recommends the game for \u003cstrong\u003eages 9 and up\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho are the characters in Sun’s Origin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set features \u003cstrong\u003eOda Nobunaga\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTomoe Gozen\u003c\/strong\u003e, two legendary figures from Japanese history and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the characters fight heroes from other Unmatched sets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun’s Origin follows the standard Unmatched system, allowing its heroes to battle compatible fighters from other sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Oda Nobunaga different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOda commands \u003cstrong\u003etwo Honor Guard sidekicks\u003c\/strong\u003e and uses positioning and flanking to trigger powerful card effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Tomoe Gozen different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomoe is a relentless close-range fighter whose \u003cstrong\u003eAttack of Opportunity\u003c\/strong\u003e can damage an opposing hero when they leave her zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Unmatched use dice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Combat is primarily \u003cstrong\u003ecard-driven\u003c\/strong\u003e, with players choosing attack and defence cards and using their effects to influence the battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Unmatched: Sun’s Origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring two legendary Japanese warriors to the battlefield in \u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched: Sun’s Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommand Oda Nobunaga and his Honor Guard to outmanoeuvre your opponent, or take control of Tomoe Gozen and relentlessly pursue your prey. 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