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Shogun No Katana
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Shogun No Katana

Shogun no Katana (2023)

Players
1–4
Best: 3
Playing time
60–180 min
Age
14+
7.73
Average rating
1,457
Ratings
3.76/5
Weight
#1886
BGG rank
Top 5,000
Alternate names:La Katana del Shogun +1 more
Designer:P.S. Martensen, Federico Randazzo
Artist:Paolo Vallerga, Alan D'Amico, Giorgia Lanza
Publisher:Post Scriptum +4 more
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Game DNA
  • This game: Strategy 9, Luck 5, Interaction 2, Complexity 7.5, Theme 5
Strategy9.0
Luck5.0
Interaction2.0
Complexity7.5
Theme5.0

This game's strategy, luck, interaction, complexity and theme.

MedievalIndustry / ManufacturingWorker PlacementSolo / Solitaire GameScenario / Mission / Campaign GameTurn Order: ProgressiveTurn Order: Claim ActionEnd Game BonusesVariable Set-upMarketWorker Placement, Different Worker Types

Overview

Feudal Japan, land of mystery, tradition, honor and sharp steel! The katanas have always been fundamental for the outcome of the battles that have elected or overthrown the noble and powerful families that dominate the different regions. But behind these beautiful masterpieces, lies a millenary art made of technique,discipline and sweat poured into the most ancient forges scattered around Japan. The smiths masters, keepers of ancient secrets, have the fate of entire families and the history of their country in their hands. Now it’s up to you, you have been called to carry on this ancient tradition. Will you beable to offer your masterpieces to the most powerful Daimyo in Japan and even tothe Shogun himself?

Shogun no Katana is a strategic Eurogame that will transport you to the magical atmosphere of feudal Japan. Use your workers to choose which swords to make, among those requested by the powerful local Daimyo. Collect resources to improve your craft, and request your artists to create breathtaking decorations. Have your family members admitted to the most strategic rooms of the Shogun’s palace to obtain the privileges of their rank. And finally, create the most beautiful SHOGUN NO KATANA!

You will have to manage your Forge wisely, as crafting Katanas will be the real beating heart of the game. The original and innovative sword-making mechanism allows you to activate an entire row or column to work on different Katanas at the same time. Each player has its own forge where all the katana crafting will take place.

During the game you will obtain resources, either by visiting the market, the palace among other places. By activating a row or column you can add resources to all matching Katanas, moving them accordingly on the grid. But be careful! Having a lot of Katanas on the grid means that you can accomplish more with fewer actions, but it also increases the risk of them hindering each other. You will have to build your engine cleverly to maximize your turns.

Expansions

Shogun no Katana: Wandering Characters Expansion Set
Shogun no Katana: Wandering Character Unsuiso
Shogun no Katana: Wandering Character Geisha
Shogun no Katana: Metal Katana Display
Shogun no Katana: Promo Tiles
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