- BGG rating
- 7.9
Rules assistance for Shogun no Katana: Metal Katana Display
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- 1–4 players
- 60–180 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Shogun no Katana: Metal Katana Display
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Shogun no Katana: Metal Katana Display is an expansion for Shogun no Katana released in 2022 for 1–4 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Federico Randazzo and its main mechanics are Turn Order: Claim Action.
About the game
Whenever you deliver a sword, take the Metal Katana if you don't already have it. At the end of each round, the owning player can choose whether to add a Resource to the blueprint for his Shogun no Katana or to score 4 points.
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Shogun no Katana: Metal Katana Display supports 1–4 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 Shogun no Katana: Metal Katana Display is 60–180 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 Shogun no Katana: Metal Katana Display for ages 14 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.
Shogun no Katana: Metal Katana Display belongs to these categories: Medieval and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Turn Order: Claim Action. 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 Shogun no Katana: Metal Katana Display are: Federico Randazzo. 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 Shogun no Katana: Metal Katana Display as an expansion for Shogun no Katana. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Shogun no Katana to use it. Check that your edition of Shogun no Katana is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.