Epic Shogun

Epic Shogun is a fun, strategic card game that thrusts players into the world of feudal Japan, where emperors vie for the Shogun. Each player starts with a Castle and a hand of cards, aiming for one of three paths to victory: building a powerful Kingdom, forging strategic Alliances, or reaching a Kingdom value of 300. The game revolves around the Flop, where three cards are revealed from the Draw deck, forming the initial battlefield. Players take turns drawing, burning unwanted cards, and buying from the Flop to strengthen their armies. Constructing a Kingdom involves placing Kingdom cards around the Castle, creating Towers that must be conquered in descending order. The player who completes the final Princess Tower wins. Building a 300-value Kingdom also secures victory. Strategic alliances play a vital role, allowing players to attack and subjugate rival Castles, creating Allied Kingdoms. Allies provide blind cards, bolstering the ruler's power. Battles ensue as players form Troop Hands with a sum of up to 21. Epic 21 combinations, achieved through Hero cards, offer a potent advantage. The Final Showdown determines the winner, as players battle relentlessly, seeking to conquer rival Towers. Epic Shogun's blend of strategy, diplomacy, and tactical decision-making makes it a thrilling and engaging card game. Embrace alliances, plot your path to victory, and rise as the supreme ruler of feudal Japan in this epic saga of conquest and triumph. —description from the designer