Shadows in Kyoto
Abstract Strategy · Bluffing

Shadows in Kyoto

Shadows in Kyoto is a two-player abstract game based with the background of Hanamikoji in which players take control of the Oniwaban, a group of undercover spies, secretly protecting the Shogun, or an intelligence agency

2 players30 minages 10medium difficulty
About the game

What is Shadows in Kyoto

Shadows in Kyoto is a two-player abstract game based with the background of Hanamikoji in which players take control of the Oniwaban, a group of undercover spies, secretly protecting the Shogun, or an intelligence agency of the Meiji Government, funding with the advanced technology of the Western Industrial Revolution.

As the commanders, the players must secretly gather key intelligence from the opponent while protecting their own interests. Through movements, conflicts, and tactics, players have three different paths to victory:

1). Capture 2 enemy agents who possess real intelligence.

2). Let your opponent captures 3 agents of your own who possess fake intelligence.

Specs

Game details

Players
2
Age
+10
Duration
30 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
2017
Mechanics
Grid Movement · Hand Management · Secret Unit Deployment
Categories
Abstract Strategy · Bluffing · Deduction
Designer
Wei-Min Ling
Publisher
EmperorS4
Community data

Shadows in Kyoto on Meeplay

See what the Meeplay community plays and thinks about Shadows in Kyoto, and add your own plays to the record.

106Plays logged
34Own it in their collection
0.7Average rating
Log a play
Reviews

What the community says about Shadows in Kyoto

JulioCC
JulioCC9/10
Desde que vi #ShadowsInKyoto por primera vez la estética del juego me cautivó. Es un juego bonito, de ambientación japonesa y para dos personas, ¿Qué podía salir mal? Tal fue mi impaciencia que acabé comprando la versión en inglés del juego ya que es independiente del idioma (algo de lo que ahora me arrepiento, ya que me gusta tener a mano el reglamento castellano y original). Nada más recibirlo hace años salió a la mesa, sin embargo con el tiempo, y tras olvidar las reglas del mismo, el juego cayó en el olvido, aunque lo hemos vuelto a rescatar recientemente. Me parece un juego interesante, d
iMisut
iMisut8/10
[url=https://misutmeeple.com/2020/02/resena-shadows-in-kyoto/]Reseña de Shadows in Kyoto en Misut Meeple[/url]
Mishigeek
Mishigeek6.5/10
Se queda
FAQ

Everything about Shadows in Kyoto

How many players is Shadows in Kyoto for?

Shadows in Kyoto plays with 2 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 30 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 10.

Play Shadows in Kyoto with Meeplay

Save it to your collection, track your plays and find players near you.

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App StoreOpen the web version