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Kenjin (2015)

2–4 players · 30 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.5 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
30 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.5/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like bluffing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Kenjin

A merciless war is raging throughout feudal Japan, fueled by the hunger for power or the desire for peace of its great lords. As one of them, you must defend your territory from the enemy threatening your borders. Now it's time to command your troops and read through your opponent's strategy to take over the battlefield and prevail! Kenjin is a quick and subtle card game of bluffing and tactics. You share two random battlefields with each of the players next to you: one worth

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Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Secret Unit Deployment · Designer: Nicolas Sato

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Kenjin FAQ

How many players is Kenjin?
Kenjin plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Kenjin take to play?
A game of Kenjin takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Kenjin any good?
Kenjin rates 6.5/10 from 367 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around area majority / influence, secret unit deployment.