''Samurai Blades'' is a 1984

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published by Standard Games and Publications.

Gameplay

''Samurai Blades'' is a board-game based on man-to-man skirmishes in

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Reception

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reviewed ''Samurai Blades'' in ''

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'' No. 71. Spector commented that "The bottom line on ''Samurai Blades'' is, well, confused. The rules are skimpy and some of the scenarios are terrible. But if you're willing to make up rules as you go along, and write your own scenarios, ''Samurai Blades'' could be just your cup of tea. The game really captures the flavor of all those Toshiro Mifune films; it's a heck of a lot of fun to play and doesn't take a long time; and ''boy'', is it bloody! Death is personal, immediate, and painful. Nothing abstract about it. There's even a hint of magic in the game in the form of skulking ninja and monks with wondrous abilities. A strangely appealing game, one I expect I'll be playing regularly for some time to come." Jon Conner reviewed ''Samurai Blades'' for ''

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'' magazine, and stated that "Overall, this is a good game, well produced and straight-forward to play. Winning, however, is not so easy!"

Reviews

*'' Jeux & Stratégie'' #39

References

{{reflist Board games introduced in 1984