
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,818
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Goblivion
- 1–2 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Way of the Samurai: Blood and Bushido
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Way of the Samurai: Blood and Bushido is an expansion for Way of the Samurai released in 2020 for 1 player, 1–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game.
Blood and Bushido is an expansion for Way of the samurai. It allows you to integrate new modules. Modules can be played individually or in combination. This expansion brings new game experiences and many strategic approaches. Blood and Bushido includes 5 modules, a new opponent, 2 new surroudings, 2 new weapons, and a new random event map for campaign mode. —description from the publisher (English) Blood and Bushido est une extension pour le jeu Way of the samurai. Elle vous permet d’intégrer de nouveaux modules à vos parties. Les modules peuvent être joués de manière individuelle ou combinée. Cette extension apporte de nouvelles expériences de jeu et de nouvelles approches stratégiques face à l’adversaire. Blood and Bushido comprend 5 modules, un nouvel adversaire, deux nouveaux lieux, deux nouvelles armes, et une nouvelle carte événements aléatoires pour le mode campagne. —description from the publisher (French)
Way of the Samurai: Blood and Bushido 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: Blood and Bushido 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: Blood and Bushido 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: Blood and Bushido belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Medieval. Its main mechanics are 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 catalogue lists Way of the Samurai: Blood and Bushido as an expansion for Way of the Samurai. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Way of the Samurai to use it. Check that your edition of Way of the Samurai is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.