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Samurai Sword (2012)

3–7 players · 20–40 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
3–7
Play time
20–40 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.7/10

Best for 3–7 players aged 8+ who like bluffing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 20–40 min.

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Samurai Sword board game box cover

About Samurai Sword

Ninjas, samurai, shoguns and ronins try to figure out who their enemies are.

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Mechanics: Hand Management, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Emiliano Sciarra

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Samurai Sword FAQ

How many players is Samurai Sword?
Samurai Sword plays with 3–7 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Samurai Sword take to play?
A game of Samurai Sword takes 20–40 min, at medium-light complexity (1.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Samurai Sword any good?
Samurai Sword rates 6.7/10 from 3,360 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / card game game built around hand management, team-based game, variable player powers.