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Shitenno (2011)

2–4 players · 60 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
60 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
6.7/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 12+ who like territory building games — medium complexity, plays in 60 min.

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Shitenno board game box cover

About Shitenno

The Shitennō are the four great Generals of the legendary Shogun Togukawa Ieyasu who unified Japan at the end of the 16th century. The players will play these loyal and famous samuraïs, with the goal of becoming the Shogun's favorite by controlling as many provinces as possible. In Shitenno, you do not fight on the battlefield, but through planning and manipulation in the Shogun's court. A game turn starts with a "distribution phase" in which the active player …

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Territory Building

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, I Cut, Set Collection

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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Shitenno FAQ

How many players is Shitenno?
Shitenno plays with 2–4 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Shitenno take to play?
A game of Shitenno takes 60 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Shitenno any good?
Shitenno rates 6.7/10 from 417 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a territory building game built around area majority / influence, i cut, set collection.