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Shogun

Shogun

Queen Games · 2006
3–590–120 min12+ yrs3.4/5 complexity7.5 BGG#316 BGG14,4 KStrategy
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Japan during the Sengoku or “Warring States” Period (approx. 1467-1573): each player assumes the role of a great Daimyo, leading their troops to conquer the provinces of the Japanese islands.

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official art · Queen Games

Japan during the Sengoku or “Warring States” Period (approx. 1467-1573): each player assumes the role of a great Daimyo, leading their troops to conquer the provinces of the Japanese islands.

Each Daimyo has the same 10 possible actions to develop his kingdom and score points. Each round, the players decide which of their actions are to be played out and in which of their provinces. If battle ensues between opposing armies, the unique Cube Tower plays the leading role: cubes (representing troops) from both sides are thrown in together, and those that fall out at the bottom show who has won immediately. Owning provinces, temples, theaters, and castles means points when scores are tallied. Whichever Daimyo has the highest number of points at the end of the game becomes – SHOGUN!

Shogun is based on the Wallenstein game system. The game is an international edition with language-independent components and five language-dependent rule booklets.

Re-implements:

Wallenstein
game anatomy
Complexity3.4 / 5
BGG rating7.5 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
90–120 min
Players
3–5
Recommended age
12+ yrs
BGG rank
#316
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Q3How do you play Shogun?
Shogun is a economic game, for 3–5 players, taking ~90–120 minutes, featuring action queue. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Shogun — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Shogun support?
Shogun is played by 3–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Shogun take?
A game of Shogun takes about 90–120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Shogun for?
Shogun is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Shogun?
Shogun has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.4 out of 5.
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