San, Ni, Ichi

A game by Mike Sette, Mike Sette

3 - 6 Players 10 - 25 minutes Simple

Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Hand Management, Rock-Paper-Scissors, Simultaneous Action Selection, Trick-taking

Abstract Strategy, Card Game, Fighting, Number

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Description

Get ready for a thrilling battle of wits and strategy in San, Ni, Ichi, a game designed by Mike Sette and published in 2016. In this fast-paced game, 3 to 6 players take on the role of martial artists, competing to become the greatest ninja master of all time. With simple rules that can be explained quickly, players can dive right into the action, which typically lasts between 10 to 25 minutes. Players use a combination of hand management and simultaneous action selection to outmaneuver their opponents, with a dash of rock-paper-scissors luck. Each round, players choose a card from their hand and play it face down, revealing them all at once to determine the winner. The player with the lowest total damage at the end of the game is declared the Ultimate Ninja Master, and can bask in the glory of victory until the next game begins.