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- 30–60 min
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- BGG rank
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Test of Honour: The Samurai Miniatures Game Gaming Set (Second Edition)
2019
Rules assistance for Test of Honour: The Samurai Miniatures Game Gaming Set (Second Edition)
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- 2–4 players
- 30–60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
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Test of Honour: The Samurai Miniatures Game Gaming Set (Second Edition) is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Graham Davey and Andy Hobday and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
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About the game
Test of Honour is a skirmish wargame played on a tabletop battlefield, with roughly 10-20 models on each side. Players select their force before each game based around a hero – perhaps a samurai, a masterless ronin, or even a warrior monk – along with one or two loyal companions and a variety of followers, who could be anything from clan soldiers to peasants. Battles are swift and bloody as players alternate acting with one of their warriors – moving and fighting to achieve the objective of the scenario, whether that be cutting down the enemy, defending an outpost or finding and protecting a spy. As you play through the battles, your hero will use new skills, and perhaps even take the shameful path of deceit and trickery to gain victory – such choices are the ultimate test of honour. This set contains: 72 page Rulebook 100 Gaming Cards 8 Custom Dice 67 Counters Unarmoured Samurai figure Bonus Online Content 2nd Edition keeps the core system of the version 1 (with various tweaks and balances) and adds new Honour & Dishonour cards, Traits, secret Quests, character progression, improved cavalry, expanded terrain rules, 18 different scenarios and more! —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Test of Honour: The Samurai Miniatures Game Gaming Set (Second Edition) 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 Test of Honour: The Samurai Miniatures Game Gaming Set (Second Edition) is 30–60 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 Test of Honour: The Samurai Miniatures Game Gaming Set (Second Edition) for ages 12 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.
Test of Honour: The Samurai Miniatures Game Gaming Set (Second Edition) 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.
Test of Honour: The Samurai Miniatures Game Gaming Set (Second Edition) belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points. 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 Test of Honour: The Samurai Miniatures Game Gaming Set (Second Edition) are: Graham Davey and Andy Hobday. 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 Test of Honour: The Samurai Miniatures Game Gaming Set (Second Edition) 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.