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Samurai Blades: The Game of Man-to-Man Combat in Feudal Japan cover
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Samurai Blades: The Game of Man-to-Man Combat in Feudal Japan

by Peter O'Toole, Alan Paull · Eurogames

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Players2–6
Time240m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

What is Samurai Blades: The Game of Man-to-Man Combat in Feudal Japan?

Samurai Blades is both a self-standing game and a companion for Siege and Cry Havoc. On its own Samurai Blades has five different scenarios. There is a further scenario for use with Cry Havoc. Rules for using the system for competitions are included at the end of the Scenario Booklet. Part of the Cry Havoc series.

How it plays

Mechanics

Dice RollingGrid MovementHexagon GridLine of SightModular BoardMovement PointsRatio / Combat Results TableScenario / Mission / Campaign GameSimulation

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Categories

MedievalWargame

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