Shogun
Conquer feudal Japan where a cube tower decides every battle
👥 3–5 players⏱ approx. 120 min🪄 Takes some learning12+
★ 7.2 · BGG #322
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
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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 — past battles literally influence future ones.
Cube tower combatFeudal JapanArea controlPhysical component
Get it
from $20
By the numbers
Players
Best at 4–5 playersWorks with 3–5
Duration
90–120 min
Ages 12+
Complexity
3.4 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.2/10
Rank #322
15k ratings
Published
2006
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