Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game
- Designer Brad Andres , Erik Dahlman (I) , Nate French , Tyler Parrott
- Publisher Fantasy Flight Games , asmodee , Emperor Penguin Games , Galakta , Galápagos Jogos
- Illustration Brad Andres , Erik Dahlman (I) , Nate French
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
Players lead one of Rokugan's Great Clans in strategic duels filled with honor, magic, and warfare. The game features deck construction, action points, hand management, and secret unit deployment with simultaneous action selection. Each 90-minute match demands tactical planning and clan-specific abilities in a rich fantasy setting.
Who Is This Game For?
This game is designed for two players aged 14 and up who enjoy complex card games with deep strategy. It's a mid-weight game requiring patience for about 90 minutes per round. Prior experience with deck-building games is helpful but not mandatory.
How It Works
Players build decks from fixed card sets (deck construction) and manage their hands (hand management). Using limited action points, they plan moves chosen simultaneously (simultaneous action selection). Units are deployed secretly (secret unit deployment), and different clans have unique abilities (variable player powers), creating layered strategic choices.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Brad Andres and Tyler Parrott, it won the 2018 UK Game Expo Best Card Game or Dice Game People's Choice Award. As a Living Card Game set in Rokugan, it offers a fixed-card alternative to collectible card games with deep clan dynamics and exclusive two-player focus.
Awards
2017
- 2018 UK Game Expo Best Card Game or Dice Game People's Choice — Winner
Pro
- Deep strategy through combined mechanics like deck construction and action points
- Interactive gameplay via simultaneous action selection
- Living Card Game format with fixed card sets
- Strong thematic integration with clan-based fantasy setting
Contra
- Strictly two players, no solo mode
- Relatively long playtime around 90 minutes
- Recommended for players aged 14 and older
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in Rokugan, a fictional land of samurai, mystics, and dragons, players engage in clan conflicts defined by honor, nobility, magic, and warfare within the Legend of the Five Rings universe.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on mastering action points and timing your plays to make the most of your deck's strengths.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, this game is designed exclusively for two players.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 90 minutes, plus setup and deck-building time.
What prior experience do I need?
It's a mid-weight game with complex mechanics; prior experience with deck-building games is helpful.
How does this compare to similar games?
As a Living Card Game, it offers fixed card sets and combines unique mechanics like secret unit deployment and variable player powers.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and age rating of 14+, it is better suited for experienced players rather than families with young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mix of action points, simultaneous action selection, and secret unit deployment defines the gameplay.
Fazit
Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game is highly recommended for two-player fans of tactical deck-building games who can invest around 90 minutes per session.
