# Pride of Ninja

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 6.4
- **BGG Rank**: #20531
- **Players**: 3-5 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Muneyuki Yokouchi (横内宗幸)
- **Publishers**: Ninja Star Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Fantasy, Mythology
- **Mechanics**: Closed Drafting, Hand Management, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection

## Verdict
If you enjoy a card game with a touch of strategy and bluffing, Pride of Ninja might be a great pick for you! It blends the excitement of drafting with the tension of managing your hand and card placement, all with the possibility of losing points if you're not clever. It's a quick experience, but full of important decisions that will keep you engaged from start to finish.Clever drafting and tactical decisionsRewarding hand managementDirect interaction and bluffingFast-paced and dynamic gamesEngaging ninja themeCan have frustrating lossesModerate language dependencyLimited player countRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Pride of Ninja, you step into the shoes of a ninja in a strategic battle for points, utilizing a clever draft and hand management system. At the start of each round, you'll draft seven cards, with four of them face-up in front of you and three kept secret, face-down. The trick is that the position in which you play each card can completely change its effect, so placement is key to success. The goal is to accumulate Temporary Points (TP) by playing your cards in the best possible spots. But be careful! You can be 'slain' during the round, which means losing all the TPs you've already earned. After all cards are resolved, your TPs convert into permanent Victory Points (VP). The game continues for several rounds until one player manages to accumulate 20 or more VPs. It's a game that blends the excitement of drafting with the tension of knowing that a wrong move can cost you dearly.

## FAQ
### What's the ideal player count for Pride of Ninja?
Pride of Ninja is designed for 3 to 5 players. The experience tends to be more dynamic and with more interaction at the higher end of the player count, but it also works well with 3.

### How long does a game of Pride of Ninja take?
A game of Pride of Ninja is relatively quick, usually lasting between 30 to 45 minutes. It's perfect for a shorter gaming session or to fit in between larger games.

### What's the complexity level of the game?
The game has a BGG weight of 2/5, which classifies it as a light to medium-weight game. The rules are easy to learn, but the strategic depth comes from card interaction and positioning.

### Do I need to be fluent in English to play?
The game has moderate language dependency. While the rules are simple, the cards have text with their abilities. A translated spreadsheet or cards with Portuguese stickers might be helpful for non-English speakers.

### What are the main components of the game?
Pride of Ninja is a card game, so you can expect a robust deck of cards with thematic illustrations. There aren't many other components beyond that, focusing on card-driven gameplay.

### Who is Pride of Ninja recommended for?
It's recommended for those who enjoy card games with drafting and hand management mechanics, offering tactical decisions and a bit of bluffing. If you like fantasy and Japanese mythology themes, that's a bonus!

### Are there any expansions for Pride of Ninja?
As of now, there is no information about expansions for Pride of Ninja. The game was released in 2025, so new additions might emerge in the future.

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