Castle Nightingale
Three ninjas leave footprints, one samurai listens for the floor to sing.
👥 2 players⏱ approx. 45 min🪄 A round to warm up10+
★ 5.6 · BGG #8,294
Who it's for
Two players who like asymmetric hidden movement with deduction on both sides.
Not for you if…
You want a game that works at higher player counts or without bluffing pressure.
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Vibe's take
Cat and mouse in a small box – every ninja move is a confession, and the samurai's job is deciding which part of it was a lie of omission.
About this game
An asymmetric duel in a Japanese castle where three ninjas leave a visible trail of footprints and the samurai hunts them using the singing floorboards.
Footstep tokens mark ninja routesNightingale tiles reveal informationFive relics against three captures
Get it
By the numbers
Players
Best at 2 playersWorks with 2
Duration
30–45 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.1 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
5.6/10
Rank #8,294
159 ratings
Published
2026
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