Shogun
1986
MB Gamemaster
 
First produced
1986
Players
2 to 5
Age(s)
12+
             

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1 x large playing board
72 x cards
5 x sets of colour playing pieces in green, purple, orange, red, blue, each;
- Samurai bowmen (9), Samurai swordsmen (9), Samurai Ronin (X), Ashigaru gunners (9), Ashigaru spearmen (X)
- 3 Daimyos
- 3 army markers
- 3 experience markers
- 5 x fortification bases
1 x Ninja
12 x battle markers
30 x plastic koku chips
5 x army cards
5 x reference screens
5 x plastic planning trays
1 x plastic master tray
5 x plastic swords and stands
10 x castles
6 x dice, 12 sided
1 x label sheet
1 x rule book, 32 pages
Eliminate your enemies and become Shogun of Japan in this game of strategy, secrecy and diplomacy. Mid 16th century, the age of war in Japan. In a violent struggle for land and power, 5 formidable warlords prepare for a climactic clash of arms. Their weapons; secret strategies, sneak attacks and a mastery of deadly samurai warfare. Their goal; to crush the enemy and earn the exalted title of Shogun. In the end, only one of them can succeed.

The large 33" x 19" x 0.5" game board is a map of 16th century Japan, with 68 provinces clearly defined as game spaces. Ownership of the provinces shifts as the game progresses. Spend your wealth wisely. Will you recruit more military units or hire the deadly Ninja?  Bid cleverly and position your military units skillfully. Gain control of 35 provinces to win.

Axis and Allies and Fortress America are advertised on the side of the box. View a list of the MB Gamemaster series.
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