
James Clavell's Shogun Card Game
A board game by Allen Shipps
3-8 3-8
60 minutes Low
Hand Management, Set Collection, Betting and Bluffing
Card Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Novel-based
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Description
In James Clavell's Shogun Card Game, 3 to 8 players are transported to feudal Japan, where they must navigate a complex web of alliances, strategies, and luck to emerge victorious. This card game, designed by Allen Shipps and first published in 1983, is easy to learn but challenging to master, making it accessible to a wide range of players. With its unique blend of betting, bluffing, hand management, and set collection, players must carefully balance risk and reward as they collect cards featuring characters from the classic novel and mini-series. As players compete to score points, they must manage their cards carefully, using special cards like the Priest, Emperor, and Shogun to maximum effect. The game's mechanics, including the use of wild cards, strategy markers, and a unique turn sequence, add a layer of depth and complexity to the gameplay. With its courteous oriental gameplay and shadow of the Ninja looming over the table, the atmosphere is always tense and unpredictable. Games typically last around 60 minutes, and the first player to reach 500 points is declared the winner, making James Clavell's Shogun Card Game a thrilling and engaging experience for fans of card games and strategy alike.
