Cover art for Shadows in Kyoto

Shadows in Kyoto

2017 · BGG
Avg rating
6.82
Bayes rating
5.95
Weight
2.03 (Medium Light)
Players
2
Playtime
30 min
Ratings count
1,186

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Description

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.
3). Succeed in the escape of 1 agent of your own who possesses real intelligence.



Mechanics

Grid Movement Hand Management Secret Unit Deployment Variable Player Powers

Themes

None recorded

Publishers

2Tomatoes Games Buly Games Deep Water Games EmperorS4 Lucrum Games

Designers

Wei-Min Ling