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).

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.

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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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About Shogun

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

Civil War Medieval Territory Building Wargame

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.