
- BGG rank
- BGG #39
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Mage Knight Board Game
- 1–4 players
- 60–240 min
- Complexity 4.4/5
- 2011

Rules assistance for Ninja All-Stars: Benkei
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Ninja All-Stars: Benkei is an expansion for Ninja All-Stars released in 2016 for 2–4 players and 60–90 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Grid Movement.
Devotion to duty is a hallmark of many on Kagejima. For Benkei, devotion to duty is a defining characteristic. While his martial skill serves him well, it is his utter devotion to the Moon Throne that imparts his famous resilience and fearlessness. They say that the gods could not move Benkei when he takes a stand in the Princess’s name.
Ninja All-Stars: Benkei supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Ninja All-Stars: Benkei is 60–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
Ninja All-Stars: Benkei belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Adventure. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Grid Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Ninja All-Stars: Benkei as an expansion for Ninja All-Stars. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Ninja All-Stars to use it. Check that your edition of Ninja All-Stars is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.