Ninjato

2011 · BGG

Avg rating

7.16

Bayes rating

6.42

Weight

2.75 (Medium)

Players

2-4

Playtime

1 hr

Ratings count

2,745

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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.

Play mode

Competitive

How it plays

Action selection / worker placement Area control & tactical conflict Card play & hand management

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Push your luck Set collection & pattern building

Game type

Board game

What it’s about

Fantasy & myth History, politics & real-world conflict

Publishers

CrossCut Games IELLO White Goblin Games Z-Man Games

Designers

Adam West Dan Schnake