Announcing Tessen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo

Prepare to take on the role of one of the seven Great Clans and claim your rightful place in the history books of Rokugan! We’re proud to announce Tessen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo, an exciting new area control game set in the vast world of Legend of the Five Rings and launching Fall 2026. This marks the second title in Office Dog’s journey with the Emerald Empire, promising to bring richly thematic and fast-paced action to the table.

Something’s Stirring in Toshi Ranbo…

The world of Rokugan is on the brink of chaos as the seven Great Clans rally for control of the iconic fortress, Toshi Ranbo. Once a shining bastion along Rokugan’s borderlands, the fortress now stands as the ultimate prize on a battlefield filled with shifting alliances, elemental magic, and the hum of drawn steel.

In Tessen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo, you’ll take control of one of the seven Great Clans, each with its own unique abilities… and secret agendas. Whether for glory, honor, or vengeance, only one clan can write its legend in the blood-soaked chronicles of Toshi Ranbo.

Do you have what it takes to guide your clan to glory?

Conquer the Battlefield in 60 Minutes!

What if you could command armies, claim lands, and shape the legendary history of Rokugan, all in just 60 minutes? That’s all you’ll need to conquer the battlefield and write your clan’s legend in Tessen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo.

Across a dynamic battlefield, you’ll recruit legendary samurai, draft powerful orders, and build your clan’s military might and strategic influence as you race to seize control and achieve seven victory objectives.

Tessen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo blends rich storytelling with tactical gameplay to deliver an area control, engine-building board game that is carefully crafted for both fans of Legends of the Five Rings and strategy board game enthusiasts alike.

Join the Battle Early and Be Part of the Tessen Story

We’re opening the proverbial gates and giving you a chance to get involved in shaping the future of Tessen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo. The game is still in development and we’re excited to invite fans to alpha-test on Board Game Arena. You can sign up at the All Clans Dinner at Gen Con and help provide feedback that will influence the game’s final form. Tessen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo is your battle as much as ours, this is your chance to leave your mark on the Emerald Empire.

More to Come…

Tessen: The Battle for Toshi Ranbo is set to release in Fall 2026. Until then, stay tuned for more exciting updates in Spring next year.  The epic battle for Toshi Ranbo is about to begin.

Follow us on social media for the latest news, or visit the Legend of the Five Rings website to learn more about the rich lore of Rokugan and the Great Clans.