How many players is Shadows in Kyoto?

Shadows in Kyoto plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 10 and up.

How long does Shadows in Kyoto take to play?

A game of Shadows in Kyoto takes 15–30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Shadows in Kyoto any good?

Shadows in Kyoto rates 6.9/10 from 855 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / bluffing game built around grid movement, hand management, secret unit deployment.

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Shadows in Kyoto (2017)

2 players · 15–30 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.9 on BGG

Players: 2
Play time: 15–30 min
Age: 10+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.9/10

Best for 2 players aged 10+ who like abstract strategy games — medium-light complexity, plays in 15–30 min.

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About Shadows in Kyoto

Outbluff your opponent by capture or promote the right geisha agents.

Abstract Strategy Bluffing Deduction

Mechanics: Grid Movement, Hand Management, Secret Unit Deployment, Variable Player Powers · Designer: Wei-Min Ling

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Shadows in Kyoto FAQ

How many players is Shadows in Kyoto?: Shadows in Kyoto plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 10 and up.
How long does Shadows in Kyoto take to play?: A game of Shadows in Kyoto takes 15–30 min, at medium-light complexity (2.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Shadows in Kyoto any good?: Shadows in Kyoto rates 6.9/10 from 855 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy / bluffing game built around grid movement, hand management, secret unit deployment.