How many players is Samurai & Katana?

Samurai & Katana plays with 3–6 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Samurai & Katana take to play?

A game of Samurai & Katana takes 120 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Samurai & Katana any good?

Samurai & Katana rates 6.0/10 from 274 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / medieval game built around campaign / battle card driven.

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Samurai & Katana (1999)

3–6 players · 120 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.0 on BGG

Players: 3–6
Play time: 120 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Medium
BGG rating: 6.0/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 12+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 120 min.

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About Samurai & Katana

In the XVIth century, during a Japanese civil war, you are a Daïmyo (samourai clan chief) and are attempting to end the civil war by becoming Shogun. Only an honourable Daïmyo can hope to obtain that title. You will organise spectacles, marriages, build castles, trade with China, obtain the loyalty of minor clans, raze sectarian monasteries, call on demons, ronins and even the infamous ninjas during battle.

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Economic Medieval Negotiation Political Wargame

Mechanics: Campaign / Battle Card Driven · Designer: Pascal Bernard

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Samurai & Katana FAQ

How many players is Samurai & Katana?: Samurai & Katana plays with 3–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Samurai & Katana take to play?: A game of Samurai & Katana takes 120 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Samurai & Katana any good?: Samurai & Katana rates 6.0/10 from 274 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / medieval game built around campaign / battle card driven.