I opened it and read the cards. I haven't played the game. Product Description: This card game features 53 figures from the end of the Edo period, a time of great revolution in Japan, including Ryoma Sakamoto, Toshizo Hijikata, and Shinsaku Takasugi, who were active in Kyoto and throughout the country. You can play it as a deck of cards, or you can play the original game. The game involves collecting cards related to events and incidents from the end of the Edo period with the five cards you are dealt, aiming to make a hand. The rules are simple, so it can be enjoyed by those who are familiar with history and those who want to learn about it. [Product Details] Players: 2-4 Contents: Bakumatsu Cards: 54 Original Game Instruction Manual