
- BGG rank
- BGG #4
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Gloomhaven
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2017

2007
Rules assistance for Ninja Sen So
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Ninja Sen So is a board game released in 2007 for 2–6 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection.
Sen So is a 2 or more player strategy board game. Each player selects from the following weapons: Katana, Nunchaku, Bo Staff, Kau sin ke, Nagamaki and Shuriken. Players use these along with attacks, moves and blocks to defeat their opponents. The winner is the player with the most points at the end of the game. Sen So uses a unique set of octagonal cards and card holders. This provides fast play for even large numbers of players. It is a pure strategy game. No lucky draw of a card or dice in this game. Each player has the same weapons to choose from, their decisions and actions determine who the winner is. The game includes everything needed for 2 players to play. Additional sets can be printed or purchased for up to as many players as desired. Contents: Game board Rules Player sheets Vinyl Ninjas (2 of 6 colors) Player markers 8 card holders 36 octagon cards Bonus PC CD.
Ninja Sen So supports 2–6 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 Sen So is 10 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.
The catalogue lists Ninja Sen So for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Ninja Sen So has a complexity rating of 1.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Ninja Sen So belongs to these categories: Fighting. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection. 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 Sen So as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.