Samurai Blades

Published 1984

Samurai Blades is both a self-standing game and a companion for Siege and Cry Havoc. On its own Samurai Blades has five different scenarios. There is a further scenario for use with Cry Havoc. Rules for using the system for competitions are included at the end of the Scenario Booklet. Part of the Cry Havoc series.

Mechanics

Dice Rolling Grid Movement Hexagon Grid Hex-and-Counter Line of Sight Modular Board Movement Points Ratio / Combat Results Table Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game Simulation

Categories

Medieval Wargame

Designers

Alan Paull Peter O'Toole

Publishers

Eurogames Jeux Rexton Ltd. Standard Games and Publications
Samurai Blades

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
4 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.33/5
Year
1984
BGG Rating
6.77
BGG Rank
#10032
Min Age
14+

Frequently Asked Questions

Samurai Blades is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Samurai Blades takes about 240 minutes.
Samurai Blades has a complexity rating of 2.33/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Samurai Blades is 14+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
Samurai Blades has a rating of 6.77/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 177 ratings. It is ranked #10032 overall.
Samurai Blades was designed by Alan Paull, Peter O'Toole. It was published in 1984.