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Designer
Guankaiyuan
Artist
Meng Zi

Classic of Mountains and Seas: Nine Ding

Forge the sacred Ding, invoke ancient gods, and lead your clan to divine supremacy.

Strategy Game
2-5
60-60 min
10+
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Players assume the roles of major clans from the Classic of Mountains and Seas era, vying for resources on this divine continent.
Players can turn into Dragon-Riding state, placing their tokens on top of others. Then, they can follow the movement and perform actions preemptively.
Includes 3D Edict Pillars which can stand on the game board.

Description

In Classic of Mountains and Seas - Nine Ding, players step into the myths of ancient China, drawn from the Classic of Mountains and Seas. The sacred Nine Ding — symbols of divine power and the Mandate of Heaven—have been lost. Rival clans now seek to forge them anew and restore order to the world.

Objective

Accumulate prestige (Victory Points) by forging Ding, invoking gods, and mastering clan abilities.

The game ends when the last Ding is forged or the final Destiny card is revealed.

The player with the highest prestige becomes the rightful ruler under Heaven.

Background According to legend, Yu the Great forged the Nine Ding from the metals of the Nine Provinces to signify his divine right to rule. When dynasties fell, the Ding disappeared—awaiting those worthy to reclaim them. This game brings that myth to life, merging Chinese legend with modern strategic design.

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Mechanisms
Point to Point Movement
Force Commitment
Variable Player Powers
Events
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