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.
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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Rules videos
Learn by watching before you open the box
In English
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How to Play Legend of the Five Rings LCG
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How to Play Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game
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Legend of the Five Rings (Fantasy Flight Games) Core Set Unboxing and Overview
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This is how I designed and laser cut my own L5R tokens. I also made my own honor dials!
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How To Play Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game
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Learning L5R | Unicorn v. Dragon
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Learning L5R | Advanced Deck Building Guide
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Legend of the Five Rings: Building your (my) first deck
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How To Play Legend of the Five Rings: The Living Card Game
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Legend of the Five Rings LCG @ Gen Con 2017
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Legend of the Five Rings Setup & Rules - Ready Steady Play
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Bad Publicity - Phoenix / Unicorn Previews
Best player count
BGG community vote
2
BEST
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
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
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
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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