The illustration is decoration only with the numbers being the important feature. TM Spiele Der weisse Lotus . Each player represents a power faction. As China is in the act of expansion becomes various locations available for control each turn. Players bid for control using diplomacy points, however, it is not a simple bidding system.
Players bid secret amounts and select another player's colour.
Whichever player gets the most points bid in his colour is out. This is repeated until only one player is left standing, who then takes control of the location. Thus players can co operate to oust more powerful players. The player who gains the most castle locations becomes the emperor. The player who gains the most village locations becomes the rebel leader.