Ronin
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- Designer Emanuele Ornella
- Publisher Queen Games
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What to Expect
You play a masterless samurai trying to reclaim honor over four rounds by traveling between cities on a map. According to the publisher, you place your ronin to expand influence, collect resources and complete missions that grant abilities and victory points. Choices have lasting effects and allow different strategic approaches to regional influence. The game mixes placement decisions with set-based objectives in a themed Japanese setting.
Who Is This Game For?
Suited for hobby gamers and experienced family groups; the game is listed for ages 10+ and lasts about 60 minutes, making it fitting for regular game nights. Solo play is supported (players.min = 1), so it also appeals to solo players. Newcomers will benefit from some familiarity with Worker Placement mechanics.
How It Works
Across four rounds you place your ronin in cities on the map (Worker Placement) to gain resources or influence. Collected sets enable you to complete missions (Set Collection) that award abilities and victory points. Strategic placement increases regional influence and unlocks bonuses for later rounds. The gameplay revolves around placement choices, resource management and mission timing.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Emanuele Ornella, Ronin ties personal redemption and regional influence into its core loop. It explicitly combines Worker Placement with Set Collection and is published by Queen Games; family and Kickstarter metadata indicate a modern, thematic release. The emphasis on a ronin’s journey differentiates its narrative framing.
Pro
- Thematic focus: ronin/Samurai storyline as described by the publisher
- Solo-friendly: playable from 1 player
- Mechanic blend: Worker Placement + Set Collection provides depth
- Structured pacing: four rounds define progression
Contra
- Requires learning Worker Placement mechanics
- 60 minutes may feel long for families with younger children
Setting & atmosphere
The game is set in a samurai-era Japan: you act as a ronin moving between cities of the Japanese realm to build influence and complete missions. The publisher’s description highlights honor, missions and regional power.
Tips for beginners
Learn the placement options first and aim for simple set completions before pursuing complex long-term mission chains.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes. The game supports solo play (players.min = 1).
How long does a game really take?
The listed duration is about 60 minutes; initial plays with explanations can take longer.
What prior experience do I need?
Familiarity with Worker Placement and Set Collection mechanics is useful; suitable from age 10.
How does this compare to similar games?
Ronin pairs Worker Placement with Set Collection on a Japan map and emphasizes a ronin’s narrative path, per the publisher.
Is this suitable for families?
With a 10+ age recommendation and 60-minute length, it fits families with some gaming experience; it may be heavy for very young kids.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mixture of Worker Placement and Set Collection is central to its gameplay.
Fazit
Ronin (2025) is recommended for players who like thematic strategy with placement and collection mechanics, especially hobbyists and solo players. Casual groups seeking very light games may find its 60-minute, tactical rounds more demanding.
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