Step into the epic battles of feudal Japan with GMT Games' Commands & Colors: Samurai Battles, a strategic board game that brings historical samurai warfare to life. Engage in 40 meticulously crafted scenarios that reflect the actual deployment of forces and terrain features from key moments in Japanese history. With flexible unit scale, each battle offers a unique challenge, where an infantry unit might represent an entire clan or just a handful of elite warriors.

Game Features:

• Model Number: GMT2018
• Command cards drive movement and create a "fog of war," offering dynamic tactical decisions
• 2 players | Ages 14+
• Approximately 60 minutes playing time
• Honor & Fortune mechanic adds strategic depth by balancing two critical game elements

What's in the Box:

• 1 C&C Samurai Rulebook
• 1 Samurai Scenario Booklet (around 40 battle scenarios)
• 1 Mounted Battlefield Game Board (12 hexes by 11 hexes)
• 45 double-sided Terrain Tiles
• 30 double-sided Honor & Fortune Tokens
• 18 double-sided Victory Banner Counters
• 60 Samurai Command Cards
• 40 Dragon Cards
• 12 Battle Dice
• 2 Unit Summary Sheets
• 316 Blocks
• 5 Block and Dice Label Sheets

Game Overview:

• Players command samurai, ashigaru, cavalry, and ninja units using historically accurate tactics
• Terrain and unit types interact meaningfully, reflecting real battlefield conditions
• Combat is resolved quickly with custom battle dice, while command cards limit visibility and force strategic planning

Perfect for fans of historical strategy games, Commands & Colors: Samurai Battles delivers deep gameplay in a richly themed package—ideal for game nights and solo study of military history.