# Yokai Septet

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: #1964
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 1.89 / 5
- **Designers**: Muneyuki Yokouchi (横内宗幸)
- **Artists**: Sylvain Leroy
- **Publishers**: Ninja Star Games, 4GAMES, BoardGameMan, Matagot, Underdog Games (II)
- **Categories**: Card Game, Fantasy, Mythology
- **Mechanics**: Team-Based Game, Trick-taking

## Verdict
If you enjoy fast trick‑taking and team play, Yokai Septet offers a tasty bite of Japanese myth in half an hour.Easy‑to‑learn tricksQuick playtimeCaptivating Japanese themeShallow strategic depthCard luck mattersRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Yokai Septet you play an onmyoji – a master of Japanese esoteric cosmology – tasked with capturing Yokai, the spirits and demons that plague villages. The game unfolds in trick‑taking rounds: each player plays a card from their hand following trick rules, and the highest card of the led suit wins all cards played that turn. The cards represent various Yokai, some of which are high‑scoring Bosses. In a four‑player game, players form two teams and compete to have their side capture four or more Bosses; in a three‑player game, everyone plays solo and needs to capture three or more Bosses to win the round. The round winner scores points based on the Bosses they captured, and new rounds continue until a player reaches the victory threshold – 2 points for a quick game or 7 points for an advanced match. The components include a 49‑card deck (seven suits of seven cards), scoring tokens, player aids, and a lead player card. The blend of team‑based play with classic trick‑taking creates a strategic tug‑of‑war where timing a powerful Yokai or holding back support cards can swing the outcome. The Japanese mythic theme, full of supernatural creatures, adds visual charm and narrative flavor, while the rules are simple enough to learn in minutes yet deep enough to keep seasoned gamers engaged. Perfect for fans of fast card games, team battles, and a dash of oriental fantasy.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 4 players. With 4 players you form two teams; with 3, everyone plays solo.

### How long does a game take?
About 30‑45 minutes, depending on whether you play the basic (2 points) or advanced (7 points) version.

### What is the complexity level?
BGG weight 1.9 – easy trick‑taking rules, but with team decisions and card selection adding some strategy.

### What components are included?
49 cards (7 suits of 7), 18 scoring tokens, 4 player aids and 1 lead player card.

### Is it good for fantasy fans?
Definitely – the Yokai and Japanese mythology theme runs through the art and flavor, appealing to fantasy lovers.

### Can I play it online?
Yes, official digital versions exist on Board Game Arena and as a TableTop Simulator mod.

### Are there expansions?
No official expansions yet; the base game contains all the core variants.

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