7 Ronin

"7 Ronin" is a two-player board game from Grey Fox Games that simulates a tense and strategic battle between seven samurai (the Ronin) and the defending forces of a Japanese village. One player takes on the role of the Ronin, who are seeking to assassinate the village leader and take control of the village. The other player controls the defenders, who are trying to protect their leader and eliminate the Ronin.

The game is played on a modular game board that represents the village and its surroundings, with different types of terrain such as forests, mountains, and rivers. The Ronin player secretly chooses a starting location for each of their seven characters, while the defending player places their units on the board in a defensive formation.

Each turn, players take turns activating their units, moving them around the board, and attacking their opponents. The Ronin player must carefully coordinate their attacks and use stealth to avoid detection by the defenders, while the defending player must use their units to block the Ronin's advance and eliminate them before they can reach their leader.

The game features a variety of special abilities and tactics for each character, which can be used to gain advantages over the opponent. Players can also play event cards to disrupt their opponent's plans or enhance their own strategies.

The game is won either by the Ronin player assassinating the village leader, or by the defending player eliminating all seven Ronin. "7 Ronin" is a tense and strategic game that requires careful planning and tactical decision-making, making it a popular choice for fans of tactical board games.