[Board/Tactical Game]: Reiner Knizia's Samurai, reviewed by ShannonA (5/4)

http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/10/10430.phtml

Shannon Appelcline's Summary:

A somewhat abstract, very tactical thinking person's game by renowned designer Reiner Knizia

Go to the full review for more information.

Post originally by Bob Runnicles at 2004-06-23 12:25:05
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Great review of an older game that may have been overlooked in the past; I know I had this on my shelf for years before I played it with a couple of friends at a con, after which I was hooked - now this game will always be a favourite of mine.

The review gets it pretty much spot on, although we've always played it with a random first hand, just seems more fun that way. Excellent review for an excellent game!

Post originally by Tosser at 2004-06-23 13:14:41
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Where does one pick up "wife"?

Post originally by Shannon Appelcline at 2004-06-23 13:26:30
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The random first-hand option also appears in the computer game, and honestly I usually play the computer game that way, because it makes the game a little lighter. It's how I usually offer the game to first-time players too.

Shannon

Post originally by Shannon Appelcline at 2004-06-23 13:27:39
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I believe wife comes as a component in other games like "Relationship Tightrope", but it's a very versatile component that can be used in many different games.

Post originally by Philomousos at 2004-06-23 14:02:56
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Seconded. Great review, as always.

Post originally by Jake at 2004-06-24 02:43:52
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Indeed, nice work Shannon. I've played this game about four years ago on a local convention. Nobody really liked it, mainly because the scoring method was so hopelessly vague. In the end, I won, while everybody thought I was the <i>one</i> person who wasn't winning! Perhaps we should play it again, though. And what Shannon says about the components is absolutely true: they're really good.

-- Jake

Post originally by lugaru at 2004-06-24 19:28:16
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I also recomend you start with "girl friend" to see if you like the product. If so you can upgrade your service to Fiancee and maybe then wife...

Usually when you go straight into wife you dont know what you are getting.