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Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters
2015
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- 2–4 players
- 90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
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Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters is a board game released in 2015 for 2–4 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Joshua Sprung and Tony Gullotti and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination.
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About the game
A long time ago the Kami, spirit protectors of the world, were unknown to all but those who practiced Shinto. Then, a cataclysmic event nearly destroyed us. What was salvaged from the wreckage were people who could see Kami and bond with them. Those bonds paired with schools of battle lead to powerful clans fighting against the chaos. But what happened when the darkness was defeated? Powerful fighters bonded with their Kami are destined to repeat the past in a battle for honor and domination! Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters is a card-driven miniatures game where each player customizes their chosen kami master and engages in player vs. player or team vs. team combat. It includes four characters and four kami, each with their own deck of cards. Each character includes a high-detail miniature. Characters: Rosamu, the monk, Hikaru, the priestess, Akikio, the Fire Sorceresses, and Kenta, the Ronin Warrior Kami: The Dragon, The Tiger, The Tortoise, and The Phoenix Interchangeable character and Kami cards provide 16 playable combinations Player’s life is determined by the Battle Deck, It is used to gain karma, and also unleashes attacks against your opponents Players are not eliminated in multi-player games, they hit "restoration" then continue battle, the last player to hit restoration wins the game
Mechanics
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Publishers
- Greenbrier Games
Questions and answers
Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters 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 Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters is 90 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 Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters 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.
Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination. 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 Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters are: Joshua Sprung and Tony Gullotti. 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 Yashima: Legend of the Kami Masters 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.