Ninjago (2011)

About this game

"Calling all Ninja! Lord Garmadon is on a mission: collect all four Golden Weapons of Spinjitzu and, ultimately, rule the world. Can you stop him?" NinjaGo is a game made out of LEGO bricks. The playing pieces are LEGO mini figure on a “spinjitzu” spinning disk. Each figure should be armed with one weapon. Each player then spins the figures so they collide. You win by knocking the other playing piece over, and the take the defeated warrior’s weapon. You can also play cards that will enchant your warrior. There is a base set that can be expanded by adding more ninjas and skeleton warriors.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 1.0/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.