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Chu Han is a game designed by Thomas Lehmann, illustrated by Maxime Erceau, Ryan Ferriera and published by Matagot.



CHU HAN is a two-player card game of dynastic intrigue set in ancient China before and during the Chu-Han Contention, 206-202 BCE.

Two clans, the Han and Chu, vie to supplant the weak Qin ruler and forge China's first true dynasty. Historically, the Chu began in a stronger position, but the Han managed to defeat them.

Chu Han is a trick-taking, climbing, and shedding game consisting of multiple hands. Players begin each hand with a mixture of Chu and Han cards, representing strains within clans, hostage taking, and shifting allegiances. Optional Events and two historical campaigns provide additional variety.

Can you outmaneuver your rival to found a new dynasty?

Rules are available here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qc6amtij ... -5-BIS.pdf

Enjoy !

Hello players!

You now can select Advanced mode in game options and play with Events

Looking forward to playing this!

What's the status on this one? Has development stalled?

I’ve been playing a few games of this over the past couple of days. I had never played it before, just read the rules online. It’s really good. I’ve not seen any bugs, the UI works well in a computer and on mobile.

The only thing I’ve noticed is that the game has really big hands (up to 15 cards in the beginning) which causes the hand area to be very wide. But the play area is more vertical because of the way cards are played. This creates a lot of empty space in the layout.

I would really like to see this game going forward through development.

Ind1i wrote: ↑09 December 2025, 19:08 I’ve been playing a few games of this over the past couple of days. I had never played it before, just read the rules online. It’s really good. I’ve not seen any bugs, the UI works well in a computer and on mobile.

The only thing I’ve noticed is that the game has really big hands (up to 15 cards in the beginning) which causes the hand area to be very wide. But the play area is more vertical because of the way cards are played. This creates a lot of empty space in the layout.

I would really like to see this game going forward through development.

Let's wait for feedback once the game hits Beta mode...

tchobello wrote: ↑09 December 2025, 21:48 Let's wait for feedback once the game hits Beta mode...

I don't disagree, but it's been in alpha for... a while, so I was wondering how close we are to a beta version?