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Legend of the Five Rings
A collectible card game, set in a fantasy empire called Rokugan, based loosely upon medieval Japan and Japanese Mythology.
What is Legend of the Five Rings
A collectible card game, set in a fantasy empire called Rokugan, based loosely upon medieval Japan and Japanese Mythology.
The factions available have changed over the editions, but generally include the 7 Great Clans: Crab, Crane, Dragon, Lion, Phoenix, Scorpion, and Unicorn. Each has specific thematic elements, which are consistent across editions and descendant games. The other currently legal factions include the Spider, Mantis, and an unaligned ronin stronghold.
The Rokugan setting has been changed over the years by participation in the storyline tournaments for the L5R CCG.
Legend of the Five Rings is different from other collectible card games due to the concept of Clan loyalty. The Clans of the game are what you build your deck around, and the communities that have built up around the Crane Clan, Lion Clan, etc are the backbone of the game. When you say "I'm a Crab player" you instantly find yourself with hundreds and thousands of clan-mates who are there to help you become a better player. When one member of the Clan wins, all benefit.
Game details
- Players
- 2–8
- Age
- +12
- Duration
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- Heavy
- Type
- Board game
- Year
- 1995
- Mechanics
- Open Drafting · Player Elimination · Set Collection
- Categories
- Card Game · Collectible Components · Fantasy
- Designer
- Dave Williams (II) · Jeff Alexander · Brent Keith
- Publisher
- Alderac Entertainment Group · Five Rings Publishing Group · Wizards of the Coast
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How many players is Legend of the Five Rings for?
Legend of the Five Rings plays with 2–8 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 45 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 12.
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