Samurai Blades: The Game of Man-to-Man Combat in Feudal Japan

About this board game

Samurai Blades: The Game of Man-to-Man Combat in Feudal Japan is a board game for 2–6 players, with a listed play time of 240 minutes. Released in 1984, it is part of the Cry Havoc series.

Played on its own, Samurai Blades includes five different scenarios. This gives the game a range of prepared situations for exploring its focus on man-to-man combat in feudal Japan, while keeping the experience connected to a defined scenario structure.

Samurai Blades also serves as a companion game for Siege and Cry Havoc. In addition to its standalone content, it includes a further scenario specifically intended for use with Cry Havoc.

• Playable by 2–6 players
• Listed play time of 240 minutes
• Five scenarios for standalone play
• One additional scenario for use with Cry Havoc
• Competition rules included at the end of the Scenario Booklet

For players interested in organized play, the Scenario Booklet includes rules for using the system in competitions. This adds a dedicated option for players who want to apply Samurai Blades in a competitive setting.

Whether approached as a standalone game or as part of the broader Cry Havoc series, Samurai Blades presents a substantial feudal Japan combat experience for a group of 2–6 players.