How many players is Banzai?

Banzai plays with 1–2 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Banzai take to play?

A game of Banzai takes 60 min, at medium complexity (3.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Banzai rates 8.2/10 from 500 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / expansion for base-game game built around campaign / battle card driven, hand management.

Home / Board game

Banzai (1984)

1–2 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 8.2 on BGG

Players: 1–2
Play time: 60 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 8.2/10

Best for 1–2 players aged 12+ who like card game games — medium complexity, plays in 60 min.

🎲 Get it on Amazon →

As an Amazon Associate, MeeplePick earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

About Banzai

Expands the tactical WWII card game Up Front to the Pacific Theater.

Card Game Expansion for Base-game Wargame World War II

Mechanics: Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Hand Management · Designer: Courtney F. Allen

Games like Banzai

Ancient7 Wonders (2010)
2–7 players · 30 min · ★ 7.8
Complexity
See on Amazon ↗
Card GameDominion (2008)
2–4 players · 30 min · ★ 7.6
Complexity
See on Amazon ↗
Card GameCodenames XXL (2015)
2–8 players · 15 min · ★ 7.6
Complexity
See on Amazon ↗
Ancient7 Wonders Duel (2015)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 8.1
Complexity
See on Amazon ↗
Card GameLove Letter (2012)
2–4 players · 20 min · ★ 7.2
Complexity
See on Amazon ↗
BluffingCitadels Classic (2000)
2–8 players · 20–60 min · ★ 7.1
Complexity
See on Amazon ↗
AnimalsWingspan (2019)
1–5 players · 40–70 min · ★ 8.1
Complexity
See on Amazon ↗
Card GameRace for the Galaxy (2007)
2–4 players · 30–60 min · ★ 7.8
Complexity
See on Amazon ↗
Card GameMunchkin Guest Artist Edition (2001)
3–6 players · 60–120 min · ★ 5.9
Complexity
See on Amazon ↗
Modern WarfareTwilight Struggle (2005)
2 players · 120–180 min · ★ 8.3
Complexity
See on Amazon ↗
Card GameBohnanza Fan Edition (1997)
2–7 players · 45 min · ★ 7.0
Complexity
See on Amazon ↗
AnimalsJaipur (2009)
2 players · 30 min · ★ 7.5
Complexity
See on Amazon ↗

Banzai FAQ

How many players is Banzai?: Banzai plays with 1–2 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Banzai take to play?: A game of Banzai takes 60 min, at medium complexity (3.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Banzai any good?: Banzai rates 8.2/10 from 500 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / expansion for base-game game built around campaign / battle card driven, hand management.