- BGG rating
- 6.4
Rules assistance for Super Dungeon Explore: Super Ninja Ambush!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60–180 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Super Dungeon Explore: Super Ninja Ambush!
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Super Dungeon Explore: Super Ninja Ambush! is an expansion for Ninja All-Stars released in 2016 for 2–6 players, 60–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by John Cadice, Deke Stella, and David Freeman and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board.
About the game
Super Ninja Ambush! is a deluxe crossover warband that is playable in games of Super Dungeon and Ninja All-Stars. Featuring three ronin useable as Super Dungeon Heroes, four Elemental Shrine spawning points, eighteen ninja, and two monstrous oni mini-bosses, Super Ninja Ambush! expands player options with exciting ninja adventure like no other! Thanks to unique team building elements, Super Ninja Ambush! is incredibly versatile. Players can use all the included miniatures to create Ninja All-Stars themed games of Super Dungeon, use the included air and earth ninja in games of Ninja All-Stars, and even hire out any of the three ronin for their clans in standard and league play games of Ninja All-Stars. Both novice and advanced players will enjoy the wide range Super Ninja Ambush! offers. Ninja Division Publishing is also committed to the growth of Super Dungeon with thrilling expansions and also greatly supports organized play communities of Ninja All-Stars with an impressive array of tournament and league kits that feature unique narratives and fun prizes for participants. Whether playing amongst friends or family, Super Ninja Ambush! is sure to be a hit with all! Contents: 27 Assembled Ninja Models 1 Mochizuki 1 Komuso 1 Momotaro 2 Oni 4 Elemental Shrines 18 Elemental Shrine Ninja 6 Assembled Samurai Models 32 Super Dungeon Cards for Classic and Arcade 3 Ninja All-Stars Ronin Cards 1 Mochizuki Card 1 Komuso Card 1 Momotaro Card
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Soda Pop Miniatures
- Ninja Division
Questions and answers
Super Dungeon Explore: Super Ninja Ambush! 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 Super Dungeon Explore: Super Ninja Ambush! 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 Super Dungeon Explore: Super Ninja Ambush! 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.
Super Dungeon Explore: Super Ninja Ambush! belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Modular Board. 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 Super Dungeon Explore: Super Ninja Ambush! are: John Cadice, Deke Stella, and David Freeman. 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 Super Dungeon Explore: Super Ninja Ambush! as an expansion for Ninja All-Stars. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Ninja All-Stars to use it. Check that your edition of Ninja All-Stars is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.