Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS
Perfect for those seeking more tactical variety and elite units. The Shin Agent is the real star of the show!
Highlights
- Detailed and painted miniatures
- New infiltration strategic options
- New scenario to vary the games
Keep in mind
- Requires the base game to play
- Moderate language dependency on cards
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About the game
What you do in a play session
If you're already immersed in the brutal world of Tannhäuser, get ready to expand your tactical arsenal. The Shogunate Troop Pack brings Japanese influence to the battlefield, introducing the strength and cunning of the Shogunate. In this setting, war isn't just about brute force, but the lethal precision of those who know how to act from the shadows.
In this expansion, you receive two fundamental new units: the Ashigaru infantry, ready to march and face the enemies of Shogun Hatamoto, and the Shin Agent, an infiltration specialist who uses darkness as their greatest ally to achieve secret objectives. These additions bring a new gameplay dynamic, allowing you to diversify your team composition—whether integrating them into the Reich or the Shogunate—creating more versatile and dangerous combinations.
The pack is quite comprehensive for those looking for an upgrade: besides the painted Ashigaru and Shin Agent miniatures, you'll find the corresponding character sheets, 24 game tokens, and 17 equipment cards that expand tactical possibilities. To tie everything together, the expansion includes a 12-page rulebook featuring a new scenario, allowing you to test these new units in specific and challenging situations.
It's the ideal choice for those who feel they're missing that element of surprise or an elite unit to turn the tide of the match. With the addition of these versatile killers, the game gains extra layers of strategy, forcing opponents to stay alert not only to what they see on the field but to what lurks in the shadows. If you enjoy the mix of tactical warfare with hints of horror and espionage, this pack is the perfect complement to make your matches even more intense and bloody.
In this expansion, you receive two fundamental new units: the Ashigaru infantry, ready to march and face the enemies of Shogun Hatamoto, and the Shin Agent, an infiltration specialist who uses darkness as their greatest ally to achieve secret objectives. These additions bring a new gameplay dynamic, allowing you to diversify your team composition—whether integrating them into the Reich or the Shogunate—creating more versatile and dangerous combinations.
The pack is quite comprehensive for those looking for an upgrade: besides the painted Ashigaru and Shin Agent miniatures, you'll find the corresponding character sheets, 24 game tokens, and 17 equipment cards that expand tactical possibilities. To tie everything together, the expansion includes a 12-page rulebook featuring a new scenario, allowing you to test these new units in specific and challenging situations.
It's the ideal choice for those who feel they're missing that element of surprise or an elite unit to turn the tide of the match. With the addition of these versatile killers, the game gains extra layers of strategy, forcing opponents to stay alert not only to what they see on the field but to what lurks in the shadows. If you enjoy the mix of tactical warfare with hints of horror and espionage, this pack is the perfect complement to make your matches even more intense and bloody.
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Best player count
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Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games
Designer
Adam Sadler, Andrew Meredith
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game to use this pack?
Yes, this is a supplement. You need Tannhäuser to use the miniatures and rules.
Are the miniatures pre-painted?
Yes, the pack includes the Ashigaru and Shin Agent figures already painted.
What exactly comes in the box?
Two miniatures, character sheets, 24 tokens, 17 equipment cards, and a rulebook with one scenario.
Is the game hard to learn with this expansion?
If you already know the base game, the learning curve is minimal. The new units follow the system's logic, adding only new abilities.
Is the content available in other languages?
The original content is in English, so you might need translations for the cards and manual.