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Shimoda: Perry Road
2026
Rules assistance for Shimoda: Perry Road
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Rules assistant for Shimoda: Perry Road
For 2 players
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Shimoda: Perry Road is a board game released in 2026 for 2 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Giung Kim and Lee Ju-Hwa and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and End Game Bonuses.
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About the game
A fast, clever competition along a beautiful historic road Step onto Perry Road, a picturesque riverside promenade in Shimoda, Shizuoka, Japan — a road where history still lingers, once walked by Commodore Perry during treaty negotiations. In Shimoda: Perry Road, players take on the role of merchant leaders, strategically placing shops to attract tourists and energize the street. With rules learned in under one minute and a playtime of just 15 minutes, the game blends smart decision-making with a touch of luck, offering a fast, engaging two-player experience that anyone can enjoy. —description from the designer
Editions
- Shimoda: Perry RoadENMandoo Games2026
Card sleeves
- 58 × 90 mm18 cardsMerchant cards
- 43 × 67 mm25 cardsShop cards
Total: 43 cardsMore on BGG
Designers
Artists
- Siwon Hwang
Publishers
- Mandoo Games
- Punch Board
Questions and answers
Shimoda: Perry Road supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Shimoda: Perry Road is 10–15 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 Shimoda: Perry Road for ages 8 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.
Shimoda: Perry Road 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.
Shimoda: Perry Road belongs to these categories: Card Game and Travel. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Majority / Influence, and End Game Bonuses. 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 Shimoda: Perry Road are: Giung Kim and Lee Ju-Hwa. 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 Shimoda: Perry Road 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.