Samurai Vassal

Welcome to Samurai Vassal, the thrilling and strategic card game set in ancient feudal Japan during the Sengoku period. In this fast-paced game designed for 2-6 players, you step into the shoes of a samurai, aiming to gain the trust of your daimyo through clever proposals and cunning alliances. The fate of feudal Japan rests in your hands.

During each round, players engage in strategic discussions, form alliances, and devise devious plans to win the favour of their daimyo. With no central ruler in Japan, different regions are controlled by powerful warlords known as daimyos. Be the first to accumulate 12 trust points from your daimyo and emerge as the ultimate victor.

To achieve victory, you must be sly and cunning. Deceive your fellow players about your proposals, strategize based on discussions, and keep a keen eye on the cards played in previous turns. Choose a card from your hand, place it face down on the table, and revel in the tension as proposals are revealed. This is where alliances are tested, and enemies are exposed. The dynamics of trust can shift rapidly, so stay on your toes!

Dive deep into the game with a variety of card strategies at your disposal. Cancel out opponents' plans, forbid joint proposals, deduct trust points from rivals, or even reclaim previously played cards. Craft convincing proposals, and if accepted, earn valuable trust tokens. But beware – if your proposal is rejected, deduct trust points from your adversaries. Crafty decision-making is your key to success.

Will you manipulate your way to victory, or will you fall victim to the deceit of others? Only the samurai with the most cunning strategies, convincing proposals, and adept alliances will emerge as the ultimate winner, gaining 12 trust points from the daimyo and etching their name in the annals of feudal Japan.

Players: 2-6

Playing Time: 20 mins

Age: 12+