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).

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.

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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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About Shogun

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

Economic Medieval Territory Building

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

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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.