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Base game

Ninjato

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Published
2011
Players
2–4
Play time
60 min
Reach
Niche
Evaluations
0
Themes:
FightingMedievalPolitical
Mechanics:
Area controlHand managementDice rollingSet collectionWorker placement

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Main mechanics explained

  • Area control: Presence on the map decides who scores.
  • Hand management: Timing which card to spend is the core puzzle.
  • Dice rolling: Dice create swing and force you to adapt.
  • Set collection: Scoring comes from completing the right combinations.
Full publisher description

In 12th century Japan, the Minamoto and Taira clans vie for power while retired Emperor Go-Shirakawa plays his rivals against one another. One of the three factions will triumph to impose the coming social order. In the shadow of these elite powers, a few ninja scheme to exploit the chaos. Daring raids, skill mastery, and subtle intrigue are essential to establishing one s honor. When the new era dawns, one ninja will flourish as the Ninjato, the Invisible Sword of the ruling family.

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