Ninjas Unleashed (2023)

About this game

Ninjas Unleashed is a tableau deck building strategy game set in mythical feudal Japan, where shoguns battle to become the most powerful house. As a powerful shogun, your mission is to build an unparalleled house of ninjas, employing cunning tactics, strategic planning and daring manoeuvres. Train your students to become skilled warriors, send them on perilous missions to seek out unimaginable powers as you strive to claim the title of the ultimate ruler of Japan. Harness the mystical power of celestial stones to transform your ninjas into Elite warriors, armed with extraordinary abilities that can rival any adversary and utilise your unique house special ability to give you an advantage in your quest for glory! Utilize sabotage and tactics to hinder your opponents, bolster your own house's capabilities, counter your opponents attacks and emerge victorious in this epic battle for supremacy! —description from the publisher

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 14 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.