- BGG rating
- 8.7
Of Knights and Ninjas: Medieval Legends
- 2–6 players
- 20–40 min
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,387
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Of Knights and Ninjas
2020
Rules assistance for Of Knights and Ninjas
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 20 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Of Knights and Ninjas
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Of Knights and Ninjas is a board game released in 2020 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Josh McBride and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building.
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About the game
Competitive, strategic card game for 2-6 players set in feudal medieval era. GamePlay: On your turn, draw two cards and choose whether to ATTACK another player's kingdom, FORTIFY your own (with a CASTLE or ARCHER), or play a SPECIAL ACTION. When other players attack you, you may play a RESPOND card to lessen the number of gems they steal from you. The first player to own 10 gems wins the game. Of Knights & Ninjas blurs the line between party game and strategy game. Interesting choices of actions as well as responses ensure replayability as every game is unique. Multiple paths to victory require your strategy to constantly be changing. Will you play it safe and fortify your kingdom? Or will you recklessly plunder your way to victory? —description from the publisher
Designers
Publishers
- Blue Fox Games
Questions and answers
Of Knights and Ninjas 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 Of Knights and Ninjas is 20 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 Of Knights and Ninjas 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.
Of Knights and Ninjas has a complexity rating of 1.6 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.
Of Knights and Ninjas belongs to these categories: Card Game and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Open Drafting, and Deck, Bag, and Pool Building. 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 credited designers of Of Knights and Ninjas are: Josh McBride. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Of Knights and Ninjas 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.