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Ikusa (Shogun) boardgame $49.99 shipped from Games World

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Ikusa (Shogun) boardgame $49.99 shipped from Games World
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Maltopia on 19/10/2012 - 20:28 gamesworld.com.au (425 clicks)

(Taken from Milsims website) Sweep Across the Land and Secure Your Empire!

It is the sixteenth century in feudal Japan, where war rages across the land. Amid the chaos and conflict, you have risen to power as one of five warlords mighty enough to conquer and control the whole empire. Your victory depends on how expertly you extend your domain while defending it from your enemies.

Send your daimyo leaders, samurai, and ashigaru warriors into battle to seize new provinces and lay siege to castles. Spend your hard-won treasury on building fortifications and bolstering your forces with ronin and ninja.

Prove the strength of your strategy, defeat your rivals, and earn the exalted title of Shogun.

Features

CLASSIC GAME: The classic rules of this game have not been changed – still a challenge for any strategy board gamer.
NEW ART AND DESIGN: The box and game board design have been radically improved. The game board has a new “period feel.”
SAME SCULPTS, DIFFERENT COLORS: All of the classic sculptures used for the figures are back with new colors.

Contents

1 rulebook
1 game board
1 deck of 72 Province cards
436 durable, plastic play pieces
12 6-sided dice
5 reference screens and army cards
5 planning trays
5 turn order markers
12 battle markers
1 flag-label sheet

Gaming Board Game Ikusa Shogun

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  • Maltopia on 19/10/2012 - 20:29

    The box weighs about 4 kilos. Cheapest alternate I could find was at Mil Sims http://www.milsims.com.au/node/119252 for $65 plus shipping.

    • Elijha on 19/10/2012 - 20:56
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      So.. having never heard of this game and only reading the 'loose' description above and on two other sites … is this just essentially a risk clone or is it something unique (maybe with different class types for military units)

      OK looks like Risk on steriods. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEdzoBWJpbo

  • spritee on 19/10/2012 - 21:56
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    Haven't played the game myself, but boardgamegeek is my comprehensive go to for any board game advice:

    http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/221/ikusa

    Ratings and rank are decent. Comes with lots of plastic pieces, even including spare units in case you lose some. A wargame in the spirit of Risk with more depth.

    Hope that helps someone considering buying the game make an informed choice.

    Edit: On the subject of board games, Axis and Allies 1941 is a really cheap boardgame of a similar strain. Milsims sells it for $25+flat rate shipping (http://milsims.com.au/node/123358). It's a watered down, accessible and quicker to play version of A&A. Also plays along the lines of Risk, but with deeper strategy (armies consist of various types of units, such as battleships/tanks/infantry) and less units. I have a copy, and it is plenty fun. The low cost is reflected in the lack of plastic/cardboard pieces in the box though, as the game plays with very few units on the board at any time. I'm not affiliated with any store/company, just thought people might enjoy this game.

  • GreatWhiteHunter on 20/10/2012 - 00:12

    This is an awesome board game. Played it to death as a kid and teenager.

    You need A LOT of time to play it though - takes ages…

    I have always wondered why no-one has ported this to PC. A PC version would save all the setup time and I;d definitely buy it…

    This was originally released in a series of games that included Fortress America (pretty crap) and Axis and Allies (very good).

  • scrimshaw on 20/10/2012 - 00:20

    Golly, the last time I played a board game like this was in high school, which was like way back in the Medieval Ages.

  • SaberX on 20/10/2012 - 03:47

    What's the difference between the Ikusa vs Shogun vs Samurai Swords versions? Haven't played any of them and am just wondering if it's worth getting this version?

    Sounds like a very indepth/long playing game though - would this be therefore a no no for non-board game enthusiasts i.e. the bulk of those who get bored sitting down at anything with a huge amount of depth/thinking?

    • Maltopia on 20/10/2012 - 11:55
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      I think the main difference is only in the name due to licensing and manufacturer. E.g., it was called Shogun when Milton Bradley was the manufacturer?

      I used to play this years ago. It is a great game, but it does take a while.

      I would suggest you have a look at the Gameboard Geek link above, down the bottom there should be some reviews in the forum.

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