Shogun

Conquer feudal Japan where a cube tower decides every battle

πŸ‘₯ 3–5 players⏱ approx. 120 minπŸͺ„ Takes some learning12+
β˜… 7.2 Β· BGG #312

Who it's for

Groups of 3-5 who want area control with a spectacular physical element. The cube tower makes every battle a spectacle.

Not for you if…

Not for players who want fully deterministic combat or dislike luck introduced by physical components.

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Vibe's take

Dramatic, strategic, tense, physical

About this game

Area control game set in feudal Japan with a cube-tower combat resolution system. Deploy armies, collect taxes, build castles, and fight battles where a physical tower tumbles cubes to determine outcomes β€” past battles literally influence future ones.

Cube tower combatFeudal JapanArea controlPhysical component

Get it

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By the numbers

Players

Best at 4–5 playersWorks with 3–5

Duration

90–120 min

Ages 12+

Complexity

3.4 / 5 β€” Medium

BGG Rating

7.2/10

Rank #312

15k ratings

Published

2006

Designed by

Dirk Henn

Published by

Korea Boardgames, G3, Enigma (Bergsala Enigma), Rebel Sp. z o.o., M-Ágnes, Queen Games

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