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Small Samurai Empires is an action-programming area-control game for 2-4 players, where players are fighting for control of Japan with their armies of Samurai!
A game of Small Samurai Empires is played in 3 Eras, each consisting of 2 rounds. Each round, players will take turns placing order tokens facedown on one of the slots available in the 4 regions of Japan. When all players have placed their tokens and filled all the token slots, they will be revealed and resolved one by one by the owner of the token. These order tokens will enable the players to recruit mighty Samurai armies, move their armies to conquer provinces, build castles to defend and maintain control of their provinces and do other meaningful actions.
At the end of each of the three Eras, players will score points depending on the regions they control and their value, which can change during as the game progresses. Finally, the player with the most points at the end of the game is the winner!
—description from the publisher
| Ages | 13+ |
|---|---|
| Players | 2 Players, 3 Players, 4 Players |
| Play Time | 45m – 90m |
| Designer | Milan Tasevski |
| Mechanics | Action Queue, Area Majority / Influence, Programmed Movement |
| Theme | Abstract Strategy, Medieval |
| Publisher | Archona Games |
candoo
It has the mechanics of Martin Wallace's Rise of Empires. Quite decent for a small box game. Crappy scoretrack and blank player screens.
Ieosshua
This is an action programming/area control game. The samurai meeples are beautiful and the gameplay is great. It gives you enough decisions to make and the programming aspect is really cleaver. A ton of game in such an small box, recommended!
Nilssonius
I wanted a lighter version of Game of Thrones and Forbidden Stars and I feel like I got that with this game. - Wooden order tokens should come standard with game imo. - You need to check the official websites FAQ/Errata for rule clarifications that are not in the rulebook. - No player aids included, one is available in files section but its not great. - No solo mode, but coming in new expansion.