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Shogun (1986)

2–5 players · 240–360 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.0 on BGG

Players
2–5
Play time
240–360 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.0/10

Best for 2–5 players aged 12+ who like civil war games — medium complexity, plays in 240–360 min.

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Shogun board game box cover

About Shogun

Expand your influence and lead your armies to victory in feudal Japan!

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Civil WarMedievalTerritory BuildingWargame

Mechanics: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Auction/Bidding, Dice Rolling, Multiple-Lot Auction, Simultaneous Action Selection · Designer: Michael Gray

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Shogun FAQ

How many players is Shogun?
Shogun plays with 2–5 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Shogun take to play?
A game of Shogun takes 240–360 min, at medium complexity (3.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Shogun any good?
Shogun rates 7.0/10 from 4,927 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a civil war / medieval game built around area majority / influence, area movement, auction/bidding.