BGG rank #287 · 1998

Samurai

Samurai (1998) is #287 in the BoardGameGeek Top 1000: 2–4 players, 30–60 min, ages 10+. Designed by Reiner Knizia.

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Year: 1998
Players: 2–4
Play time: 30–60 min
Age: 10+

About the game

Samurai is set in medieval Japan.

Summary courtesy of BoardGameGeek, where you can read the full description, reviews and forums.

Mechanics

Area Majority / Influence Enclosure Hand Management Hexagon Grid Hidden Victory Points Once-Per-Game Abilities Set Collection Tile Placement Variable Set-up

Designers

Reiner Knizia

Artists

Miguel Valenzuela Beltrán, Franz Vohwinkel, 徐昀享 (Xu Yunxiang), 李小娜 (LI Xiaona), 杨静雯 (Yang Jingwen), 谢有鑫 (Xie Youxin), 郭紫颖 (Guo Ziying), 陈杰 (Chen Jie)

Publishers

Fantasy Flight Games, Hans im Glück, 999 Games, Ceilikan Jogos, Descartes Editeur, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Hobby Japan, Korea Boardgames, Lacerta, Lanlalen, Lautapelit.fi, Lighthouse Games, Rio Grande Games, Skandinavisk Spil Kompagni, Smart Ltd, Wargames Club Publishing, Yaofish Games

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