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Way of the Samurai: Blood and Bushido
- 1 player
- 1–30 min
- 2020
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- BGG #7,404
- BGG rating
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Way of the Samurai
2020
Rules assistance for Way of the Samurai
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 1–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.5/5
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Way of the Samurai is a board game released in 2020 for 1 player, 1–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Ÿøssef Fårhi and its main mechanics are Hand Management and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
In Way of the Samurai you play the famous swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, to live epic battles. This is a solo card game with simple and fluid mechanics. Way of the samurai offers strategy, risk taking, deck building and combinations. A game lasts on average 20 minutes, but can vary between 1 and 30 minutes. The set-up is extremely fast and the game has a high replay value. The game is offered in a compact box and easy to carry. The rules will be in English and French. There is no text on the cards. A game takes place in several rounds. Each round allows you to make two attacks. Each attack is represented by playing a sequence of three action cards. Cards allow you to gain strength, technique or guard. It's up to you to establish a strategy for each attack. Will you attack your opponent, distract him or defend yourself ? Ki tokens help deepen your strategy. By using them you'll develop skills that will make the difference. Depending on your attacks you will have the opportunity to create combos to unlock special action cards. There are several different opponents, as well as a competition mode. This one will propose you to try, like Miyamoto musashi, to defeat dozens of samurai during one memorable fight ... —description from the publisher
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Way of the Samurai supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Way of the Samurai is 1–30 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 Way of the Samurai 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.
Way of the Samurai has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
Way of the Samurai belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 Way of the Samurai are: Ÿøssef Fårhi. 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 Way of the Samurai 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.