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2011BGG rank #1,627

Ninjato

by Dan Schnake, Adam West · Z-Man Games

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Players2–4
Time60m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age12+

About the game

What is Ninjato?

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.

How it plays

Mechanics

Area Majority / InfluenceHand ManagementPush Your LuckSet CollectionWorker Placement

On the shelf

Categories

FightingMedievalPolitical

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