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Shogun (2006)

3–5 players · 90–120 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.5 on BGG

Players
3–5
Play time
90–120 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.5/10

Best for 3–5 players aged 12+ who like economic games — medium complexity, plays in 90–120 min.

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Shogun board game box cover

About Shogun

Gain control of medieval Japan by amassing troops and sending them out to battles.

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EconomicMedievalTerritory Building

Mechanics: Action Queue, Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Auction/Bidding, Cube Tower, Simultaneous Action Selection · Designer: Dirk Henn

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P

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Shogun FAQ

How many players is Shogun?
Shogun plays with 3–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Shogun take to play?
A game of Shogun takes 90–120 min, at medium complexity (3.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Shogun any good?
Shogun rates 7.5/10 from 12,943 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a economic / medieval game built around action queue, area majority / influence, area movement.