Shogun*
Shogun immerses players in the tumultuous Sengoku or "Warring States" Period of Japan, where each player, as a Daimyo, vies for dominance over the provinces of the Japanese islands.
Gameplay Overview
- Daimyo Leadership: Assume the role of a Daimyo, leading troops to conquer territories.
- Strategic Actions: Choose from 10 possible actions to expand and strengthen your kingdom.
- Unique Battle Resolution: The Cube Tower, where troops are represented by cubes, determines the outcome of battles in an innovative way.
Special Features
- Historical Theme: Set in a rich historical period, offering a deep thematic experience.
- Cube Tower Mechanism: Provides a unique and immediate battle resolution system.
- Point-Based Victory: Gain points by controlling provinces, temples, theaters, and castles, with the goal of becoming the Shogun.
Conclusion
Shogun is ideal for players who enjoy strategy games with a historical theme and innovative mechanics. It offers a unique blend of tactical planning, resource management, and dynamic conflict resolution, capturing the essence of a Daimyo's quest for power in feudal Japan.
Nominated for 8 awards and won 2.
- 3 - 5 Players
- 90 - 120 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Medium difficulty
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We like Shogun so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 11 in The best games from Dirk Henn 🇩🇪👨
- Position 20 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2006 game fair in Essen, Germany
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