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Showdown! The Samurai Card Game
2017
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Showdown! The Samurai Card Game is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 5–30 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Chris Amburn and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Player Elimination, and Memory.
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About the game
Showdown! is a standalone expansion of Shootout! the High Noon Card Game. 2-6 players try and build the best hand possible before getting into 1 on 1 one-stroke duels. The last player standing becomes the Shogun, winning the game. This game can be combined with Shootout! The High Noon Card Game or played on its own for the same intense dueling action you've come to expect from this series!
Editions
- Showdown! The Samurai Card GameENNew Experience Workshop2017
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Questions and answers
Showdown! The Samurai Card Game 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 Showdown! The Samurai Card Game is 5–30 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 Showdown! The Samurai Card Game for ages 9 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.
Showdown! The Samurai Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Player Elimination, and Memory. 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 Showdown! The Samurai Card Game are: Chris Amburn. 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 Showdown! The Samurai Card Game 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.