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Shinobi WAT-AAH!
2014
Rules assistance for Shinobi WAT-AAH!
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- 2–4 players
- 20–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.9/5
Rules assistant for Shinobi WAT-AAH!
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Shinobi WAT-AAH! is a board game released in 2014 for 2–4 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Théo Rivière and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Worker Placement.
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About the game
Game description from the publisher: The Empire of the Moon faces many threats. The Rift has reopened, providing passage for the creatures that have lurked in Shadow for millennia. But the danger also comes from within as the Emperor, son of the Moon, is getting old, and his formerly loyal lords are now trying to seize power. In order to do this, they make their appeal to the warriors known as ninjas, adepts of the way of Shinobi. The clans are finally prepared for war! As a lord with a thirst for power, in Shinobi WAT-AAH! you plan to place your honorable posterior on the imperial throne. In order to do this, you will appeal to the large clans of ninjas, who will enable you to impose your military strength upon your enemies. To put it simply, your goal is to put a big WAT-AAH! in your enemies' faces! Shinobi WAT-AAH! includes two game modes: Grasshopper Mode lets you get started right away in the art of Shinobi with short games. Grand Master Mode trains you over the course of three rounds, leading up to a most surprising final confrontation!
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- uplay.it edizioni
- IELLO
- Purple Brain Creations
Questions and answers
Shinobi WAT-AAH! 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 Shinobi WAT-AAH! is 20–45 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 Shinobi WAT-AAH! 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.
Shinobi WAT-AAH! has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Shinobi WAT-AAH! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Worker Placement. 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 Shinobi WAT-AAH! are: Théo Rivière. 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 Shinobi WAT-AAH! 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.