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Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters

Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters

Greenbrier Games · 2015
2–490 min14+ yrs2.7/5 complexity6.9 BGG#8.590 BGG780
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A long time ago the Kami, spirit protectors of the world, were unknown to all but those who practiced Shinto. Then, a cataclysmic event nearly destroyed us. What was salvaged from the wreckage were people who could see Kami and bond with them.

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A long time ago the Kami, spirit protectors of the world, were unknown to all but those who practiced Shinto. Then, a cataclysmic event nearly destroyed us. What was salvaged from the wreckage were people who could see Kami and bond with them. Those bonds paired with schools of battle lead to powerful clans fighting against the chaos. But what happened when the darkness was defeated? Powerful fighters bonded with their Kami are destined to repeat the past in a battle for honor and domination!

Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters is a card-driven miniatures game where each player customizes their chosen kami master and engages in player vs. player or team vs. team combat. It includes four characters and four kami, each with their own deck of cards. Each character includes a high-detail miniature.

 Characters: Rosamu, the monk, Hikaru, the priestess, Akikio, the Fire Sorceresses, and Kenta, the Ronin Warrior
 Kami: The Dragon, The Tiger, The Tortoise, and The Phoenix
 Interchangeable character and Kami cards provide 16 playable combinations
 Player’s life is determined by the  Battle Deck, It is used to gain karma, and also unleashes attacks against your opponents
 Players are not eliminated in multi-player games, they hit "restoration" then continue battle, the last player to hit restoration wins the game
game anatomy
Complexity2.7 / 5
BGG rating6.9 / 10
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
90 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
14+ yrs
BGG rank
#8.590
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Q4How many players does Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters support?
Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters take?
A game of Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters takes about 90 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters for?
Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters is recommended from age 14.
Q7How complex is Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters?
Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.7 out of 5.
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