Avalon Hill Samurai Board Game of Warfare in Feudal Japan 12th-17th Centuries

Description: This is an Avalon Hill #8941 Samurai Board Game. It was released in 1980. You are now back in time-12th through 17th century Japan, to be exact. Your objective: the exalted title of "Shogun". As "Shogun", you will have the right to enforce the emperor's will, and become the real ruler of Japan. Samurai allows you to take control of Japan. In medieval Japan, the central government of the emperor was dissolved. He become a powerless figurehead while various clans competed to take control of the country. These clans were similar to the noble houses of Europe; and their leaders the equivalent of medieval Dukes, Barons, Counts, and the like. Using formldable samurai warriors, the clans waged endless wars across the major islands of the Japanese archipelago. Concept of Play Each player controls a clan, with one or more lords. Each lord has a province representing his personal "fief" or home, and often has additional holdings of troops, titles, ships, castles, and more provinces. The game is played in 20 turns, each representing a pace of historical events running between a few months to a few years. In each turn, moves are conducted on a mapboard that portrays the three major islands of Japan. The playing pieces-360 in all-include Samurai Lords, clan control markers, holdings and title counters, troops, garrisons, and more; all explained in the easy to-follow prose of the 18-page rules folder. Many Games in One An excellent game for 2 to 8 players. Samurai is suitable for beginning and intermedlate play, with plenty of optional rules and strategic options for even the expert. And for the really hard-core power-politics fanatics, special rules create a nearly "perpetual" game representing tho true ebb and flow of Japanese feudal confilct. Samurai includes a variety of playing aids to make learning and playing the game truly an effortless task. The rules manual contains historical background and designer's notes that offer the player the full flavor and authenticity of what medieval conflict was all about in the age of the "Shogun" struggles. Samurai is a game about warfare and politics in feudal Japan. The aim of the game is to gain the title "Shogun" by game end. To become Shogun, the player has to gain control of two out of four Imperial Articles scattered across the mapboard. These are: the Emperor, The Heir, The Imperial Regalia and Kyoto Castle. Playing pieces are the samurai lords of various houses. Each lord has a home province which provides him with troops. Additional troops may be added through offices, other provinces, castles, etc. Combined shipping: I am happy to offer a combined shipping discount. Just add all the items you want into your shopping cart (International Buyers may have to log onto the ebay US website to do this), then go into your shopping cart and click on the "Request total from Seller" link. We will pull, package, and weight your order and then send you a revised invoice with the correct shipping. All items must be paid for with a single payment to qualify for combined shipping discounts. Note: ebay's mobile site and mobile app may not show you the "request shipping" option. If you do not see this option in your cart, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on "classic site". This will give you access to the full website which will show the link. Similarly, when you go to pay using the combined invoice, you must also be on the full website. Note: Additional shipping charges may apply to heavy items shipping to Hawaii, Alaska and US Possessions (Puerto Rico, American Samoa, etc). This is because within the continental 48 states we can ship via FedEx ground which is inexpensive. Outside of that area it must go Airmail. Hazardous materials cannot ship outside the contiguous 48 states. Expected Delivery Times within the 48 Contiguous states: Books: These will ship media mail unless other arrangements are made. Estimated Delivery Time is 2-10 business days. Everything Else: Estimated Delivery in 2-6 business days Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 25.72 USD

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

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