Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game

Fantasy Flight Games, asmodee, Emperor Penguin Games · Board game · 2017
2 · best 2 45–90 min Weight 4.0/5
8.3 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
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8.3 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

An epic-scale-turned-tactical duel for fans of deep-strategy card-battlers.

Highlights
  • High-level tactical-combat
  • Rewarding deck-building-loop
  • Immersive-samurai-lore
Keep in mind
  • High-entry-cost-for-meta
  • Steep-learning-curve
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Sharpen your katana and prepare for Rokugan! Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game is a Living Card Game (LCg) that plungের you deep into the epic-scale-turned-tactical world of L5R. Forget the frustration of hunting for rare cards in randomized booster packs; this LCG model allows you to build your deck with precision using fixed-set-based expansions.

As a clan leader, you are thrust into a world where honor is as sharp as steel and betrayal is as common as tea-drinking. You'll navigate the delicate balance between courtly intrigue and brutal battlefield combat. The gameplay is a rich tapestry of hand management, action point-driven-turns, and unique-to-your-clan abilities. Whether you are playing a subtle game of political manipulation or a direct military onslaught, every card-play matters.

The game excels at making you feel the weight of your decisions. With mechanics like secret-unit deployment and simultaneous-style-tension, you are constantly guessing your opponent's next move. It is a game of high stakes, where-the-clans-struggle-for-dominance is not just a theme, but a mechanical reality. If you crave deep-strategy-driven card-battlers set in a lush,-samurai-inspired fantasy world, your journey begins here.

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Best player count

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Duel · 2 players
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Game details

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Collectible: Living Card Game (Fantasy Flight Games) Country: Japan Players: Two-Player Only Games Setting: Legend of the Five Rings Versions & Editions: Card Versions of Non-Card Games
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games, asmodee, Emperor Penguin Games, Galakta, Galápagos Jogos
Designer Brad Andres, Erik Dahlman (I), Nate French, Tyler Parrott
Artist Brad Andres, Erik Dahlman (I), Nate French

Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
Do I need all-expansion-access to play?
No, you can start with the core set, but-expanding your collection is key to staying competitive.
Is it beginner-friendly?
The rules are straightforward, but the-strategic-depth is high. Expect a learning curve as you master clan-specific mechanics.
How many players can participate?
It is primarily designed as a head-to-head-game, though some-formats-allow-more.
Is there-a-random-element?
Since it is an LCG, you control your deck-building-process, reducing-the-luck-factor-found-in-CCGs.
How long does a typical-match take?
Usually between 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the intensity of the-clash.

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