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Philosophia

Floating World

Floating World is a fully simultaneous deck-builder set in feudal Japan. Featuring over 250 beautifully restored pieces of Ukiyo-e artwork. Check out the rules and some prototype images below. Launching on Kickstarter in September 1st 2020.

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Yumi

The Yumi bow is an item needed to kill some monsters. If you have all the required items to kill a monster, discard them and take a Bushido token.

Shuriken

The Shuriken is an item needed to kill some monsters. If you have all the required items to kill a monster, discard them and take a Bushido token.

Shinto

This card has the exact same effect as a Shinto wisdom Card.

Seiryoku

You may discard this card at any time and instantly move your kamon token to the top of the influence track.

Shakuhachi

Discard this card during the draw phase when you are given your two piles to choose from. You may now play both piles this round.

Boenkyo

Discard this card during the action phase to search any location on the map. You may even search in festival locations.

Kabuki Trickery

Kabuki Trickery

Discard this card during the draw phase when you are given your two piles to choose from. You may now rearrange the two piles as you see fit and play either one.

Katana

The Katana is an item needed to kill some monsters. If you have all the required items to kill a monster, discard them and take a Bushido token.

Kioku

This card allows you to take the burn card action once per round. You do not need to place a time token on this card to do so.

Uma

This card allows you to take the move (up to three spaces) action once per round. You do not need to place a time token on this card to do so.

Ryokan

This card allows you to take the shop action once per round. You do not need to place a time token on this card to do so.

Sukiya-zukuri

This card allows you to take the build action once per round. You do not need to place a time token on this card to do so.

Tabi

This card allows you to take the buy season card action once per round. You do not need to place a time token on this card to do so.

Matsuri

This card allows you to take the festival action once per round. You do not need to place a time token on this card to do so.