# Edo

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2012
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #2408
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.96 / 5
- **Designers**: Louis Malz, Stefan Malz
- **Artists**: Claus Stephan, Marko Fiedler
- **Publishers**: Queen Games
- **Categories**: Economic, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Action Queue, Hand Management, Point to Point Movement, Simultaneous Action Selection

## Verdict
Edo is an economic strategy game with a feudal Japanese theme that will appeal to those who enjoy planning actions and optimizing resources. It's a great choice for players who like games with good interaction without being overly aggressive.Clever action planningEngaging resource managementSubtle strategic interactionWell-integrated themeInitial learning curvePotential run-away leaderCard dependencyRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Edo, you step into the shoes of a daimyo in feudal Japan, around the 1500s. Your mission? To serve the shogun by constructing fortresses, trading posts, and houses in and around Tokyo. Each player starts with five samurai tokens and three action cards, which are central to your planning. Think of it this way: each card has four possible actions, and you choose which ones to use and in what order, programming them onto your personal player board. 

On your turn, you execute the actions you've planned, moving your samurai across the map to gather resources like rice and wood, or to build in the cities. But watch out: moving samurai costs money (ryo), so it's wise to optimize your routes! Some actions give you a boost with free movement, others allow you to recruit more samurai or acquire extra action cards, giving you more options down the line. Building in cities consumes resources but earns you points and cash. And pay attention: if multiple players build in the same city, the money is split, with those who arrived first getting the larger share. There's also a traveling merchant for those looking to buy extra points or resources. The game ends when someone reaches 12 points, and then it's time to tally everything, including leftover money, to see who was the best manager!

Edo features separate game boards for 2-3 and 4 players, ensuring the experience adapts well to the number of participants. It's a game that demands good planning and a touch of luck when executing simultaneous actions.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Edo?
A game of Edo typically lasts around 60 minutes, as indicated in the rules, making it ideal for a game night without overstaying its welcome.

### How many players can play Edo?
Edo can be played by 2 to 4 players. It comes with separate boards for 2-3 player games and for 4 players, ensuring a good experience across different player counts.

### Does the game have a lot of player interaction?
Interaction in Edo is more strategic and indirect. Players compete for resources and building spots, and the division of rewards in cities can create interesting competition, but there is no direct combat.

### Is Edo a complex game?
With a medium weight on BoardGameGeek (2.96/5), Edo is considered a moderately complex game. It requires planning and attention to opponents' actions, but the basic rules are accessible after the first play.

### Who would you recommend Edo to?
We recommend Edo to players who enjoy economic games with action planning, resource management, and a touch of simultaneous selection. It's great for those who appreciate historical themes and more cerebral interaction.

### What are the main components of Edo?
The main components include the game board, samurai markers, action cards, resources (rice, wood), currency (ryo), and building markers.

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