Ninjitsu!

About this board game

Ninjitsu! is a fast-playing card game for 2–5 players that takes about 10 minutes, challenging sneaky ninjas to reach 21 points first.

In this family-friendly game of bluffing and subterfuge, every turn presents a simple choice: play a card or draw two cards. Cards can be played in two different ways, creating opportunities to build your score or disrupt your opponents.

• Play cards as treasure or as actions.
• Use hidden treasures by playing treasure cards face-down.
• Swipe hidden treasures from opponents at any time.
• Watch for booby-traps before making a daring move.

Hidden treasures add an extra layer of uncertainty to every game. Opponents may have valuable points concealed in front of them, but attempting to take those treasures can carry a dangerous surprise. Deciding when to conceal your own treasures—and when to risk stealing someone else’s—keeps the table tense and unpredictable.

The rules are easy to approach, while the combination of secret information, action cards, and opportunistic theft gives players plenty of room for clever plays. With its quick turns and playful theme, Ninjitsu! is suited to players of all ages and makes a lively choice for family game sessions.

Released in 2018, Ninjitsu! is a stand-alone sequel to the hit game Scuttle!. Whether you are aiming to reach 21 points through careful treasure play or trying to derail a rival with a well-timed action, each short game delivers devious decisions from beginning to end.