Ninja Arena
2016
BGG Geek Rating
5.5
based on 43 ratings
BGG Average Rating
6.8
community average
BGG Ranking
#19985
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Players
2-4
Weight
4.00/5.00
Playtime
40 min
Age
12+
⚙️ Game Mechanics
How this game works - core systems and player actions
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📖 About This Game
Ninja Arena is a round-based miniatures game, which focus on predictive planning and combat strategies. Within a wooden arena 2-4 players lead their ninjas into battle. Those solid arenas allow creative setups for new, challenging skirmishes. Players can choose from four different pewter ninjas, 6 unique special abilities and arm themselfs with a nicely balanced set of melee and ranged weapons.
Short gameplay summary:
Planning phase: Players plan their three hidden actions from 18 options
Initiative: the fastest planning-player picks his desired initiative for the combat round
Combat phase: all three actions from the planning phase are executed and in case of a draw decided by initiative.