The Battle of Red Cliffs

Published 2009

The Battle of Red Cliffs is a revamped edition of Tien Zi Que, the Mahjong card game, for 1-9 players. Like Mahjong, each game plays over several rounds as players collect sets of cards. What makes TZQ/BRC unique is that when players collect sets, they save a card from each one to form a Master Set that is used for scoring at the end of the round (when one player has five score cards). Players want to make sure the cards they save will score well because if they don't score enough points to get to the next score level, they will fall back to the previous one. Players can also "Peng" to form a set at the beginning of any player's turn, use Command cards to gain a unique advantage, and play in teams of two or three to add to the fun. Reimplements Tien Zi Que

Mechanics

Card Drafting Drafting Hand Management Partnerships Set Collection Team-Based Game

Categories

Card Game Novel-based

Designers

E. R. Burgess Ta-Te Wu

Publishers

Sunrise Tornado Game Studio
The Battle of Red Cliffs

Game Info

Players
1-9 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.0/5
Year
2009
BGG Rating
5.92
BGG Rank
#20483
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

The Battle of Red Cliffs supports 1 to 9 players.
A typical game of The Battle of Red Cliffs takes about 30 minutes.
The Battle of Red Cliffs has a complexity rating of 2.00/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for The Battle of Red Cliffs is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
The Battle of Red Cliffs has a rating of 5.92/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 97 ratings. It is ranked #20483 overall.
The Battle of Red Cliffs was designed by E. R. Burgess, Ta-Te Wu. It was published in 2009.