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Shadowfist (1995)

2–7 players · 60 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players
2–7
Play time
60 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.1/10

Best for 2–7 players aged 10+ who like card game games — medium complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Shadowfist

A collectible cardgame based on Kung Fu, sci fi and action movies that pits players against each other in a secret war to control the world's feng shui sites across time. Based on yet another world created by the venerable Robin D. Laws (Doomtown, On the Edge, etc.), the game stands on the shoulders of Magic: The Gathering and On the Edge, focusing on multi-player rather than two-player games. With the "Combat in Kowloon" expansion, this game no longer uses randomiz…

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Mechanics: Hand Management · Designer: Jose Garcia, Robin D. Laws

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P

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Shadowfist FAQ

How many players is Shadowfist?
Shadowfist plays with 2–7 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does Shadowfist take to play?
A game of Shadowfist takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Shadowfist any good?
Shadowfist rates 7.1/10 from 419 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / collectible components game built around hand management.