- BGG rank
- BGG #3,270
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Commands & Colors: Samurai Battles
- 2 players
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- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2021
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- 8.0
Rules assistance for Samurai Battles: Ninja Attack
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–99 players
- 60–90 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Samurai Battles: Ninja Attack
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Samurai Battles: Ninja Attack is an expansion for Samurai Battles released in 2013 for 2–99 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Richard Borg and Konstantin Krivenko and its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: Bodyguards rattled their weapons on the other side of the wall as the Shogun mumbled something in his sleep. Silently, a shadow dropped from the ceiling beam, landing soundlessly on the floor. The ninja paused for a moment, wondering if he should use this opportunity to decapitate the enemy army, but he had not been given such an order. His mission for today was already complete. Besides, he could get the Shogun next time – and the morning will bring a very unpleasant surprise on the battlefield! Soundless, the Ninja leaped out the window, crept behind the guards, and vanished into the maple forest... The nature of warfare will change forever with Samurai Battles: Ninja Attack, the first expansion for the unique military history board game Samurai Battles. Within this box lurk clever ninja. Though not as strong on the battlefield as samurai, they are indispensable spies, assassins, and saboteurs. Will you use their stealth to undo your enemy's plans? Meanwhile, fast and powerful mounted samurai archers can dash across the battlefield and strike down foes from anywhere, while stalwart samurai foot archers rain down death from afar. Why engage the enemy up close when you can attack from a safer distance? Whether you're using the "Commands & Colors" and the "Art of Tactic" rule system, Samurai Battles: Ninja Attack includes eight new scenarios for each rule system.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Zvezda
Questions and answers
Samurai Battles: Ninja Attack supports 2–99 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 Samurai Battles: Ninja Attack 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.
The catalogue lists Samurai Battles: Ninja Attack 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.
Samurai Battles: Ninja Attack has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Samurai Battles: Ninja Attack belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 Samurai Battles: Ninja Attack are: Richard Borg and Konstantin Krivenko. 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 Samurai Battles: Ninja Attack as an expansion for Samurai Battles. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Samurai Battles to use it. Check that your edition of Samurai Battles is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.