Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game – Shoju's Duty

Fantasy Flight Games · Board game · 2019
2 45–90 min
5.0 rating Ludopedia
7.9 rating BGG
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5.0 rating Ludopedia
7.9 rating BGG
Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

If you're a Legend of the Five Rings fan and enjoy the Scorpion clan, this expansion is an epic finale to the "Inheritance" cycle! It brings new cards that boost strategies and a new Clan Champion that promises to shake up your games.

Highlights
  • Dramatic cycle conclusion
  • New Scorpion cards
  • Focus on Bushi & Courtier
  • New Clan Champion
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game
  • Language dependency
  • Completes a cycle
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for the final chapter of the "Inheritance" cycle in Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game with "Shoju's Duty"! This expansion delivers the dramatic conclusion fans have been waiting for, focusing on disguised characters and adding new weight to the Bushi and Courtier traits. If you're a Scorpion clan fan, brace yourselves, as this pack introduces a new version of the Scorpion Clan Champion, promising intense and strategic moments. "Shoju's Duty" adds 60 new cards (3 copies of 20 unique cards) to your game, designed to boost existing decks and deepen the intrigues within Rokugan. The game itself is a strategic duel where players take on the role of one of the great clans of the Emerald Empire, fighting for honor, glory, and control. It's a Living Card Game (LCG), meaning you know exactly what you're buying, making deck building more straightforward. "Shoju's Duty" requires knowledge of the base game and, like many games in this genre, may have a considerable language dependency for a full experience, especially if you're not familiar with all the card terms and effects. If you enjoy card games with Eastern themes, deck building, and deep strategy, this expansion is a must-have to add more depth and twists to your collection. It's the missing piece to close the cycle with a flourish, bringing new dynamics and challenges for the most dedicated players.

Best player count

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Duel · 2 players
2 OK

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Collectible: Living Card Game (Fantasy Flight Games) Players: Two-Player Only Games Setting: Legend of the Five Rings
Publisher Fantasy Flight Games
Designer Brad Andres, Erik Dahlman (I), Nate French

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
Do I need the base game "Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game" to play "Shoju's Duty"?
Yes, absolutely! "Shoju's Duty" is an expansion and adds new cards to your base game, so you need it to play.
How many players can participate?
Just like the base game, this expansion is designed for 2 players, maintaining the strategic duel experience.
How long does a game with this expansion take?
The playtime remains in the 45 to 90-minute range, depending on the players' familiarity with the new cards and strategies.
Are the cards random, or do I know what I'm buying?
As it's an LCG (Living Card Game), you buy packs with fixed content. "Shoju's Duty" contains 3 copies of 20 different cards, so you know exactly what you're adding to your deck.
Does this expansion change the game rules significantly?
No, it focuses on adding new cards and strategies within the existing rules, especially for the Scorpion clan and the Bushi and Courtier traits.
Is it difficult to learn the new cards?
If you already play Legend of the Five Rings, the learning curve will be smooth, as the mechanics are the same. The challenge lies in discovering the new synergies and strategies.