Samurai Swords/Shogun board game.wmv

As of yet I have not seen any videos about this great board game.

This is a Milton Bradley game that was released in 1986 as Shogun, then later renamed Samurai Swords in 1995 due to a name conflict with James Clavell's Shogun (which also had a board game of the same name).

This game was the last of the Milton Bradley gamemaster series. These games where big games that had a lot of attention to detail and some have even been released as of 2005 in updated format. The original games are as follows: Broadsides and Boarding Parties (1982), Axis & Allies (1982), Conquest of the Empire (1984), Fortress America (1986), Samurai Swords (1986) (originally released as Shogun)


I do own a copy of this game but none of the pictures are mine and the music isn't mine either. No copyright infringement intended and I made this to at least put a video out there about this game, as far as I know this game is getting rather hard to get a copy of.

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[Jedyo90]

My dad has this game unopened. How much do you think it's worth?

[shohmyoh]

@Jedyo90 I think they go for around $50 minimum or so also it would depend on if his copy is the one with the title Shogun or the one with the Title Samurai swords. The Shogun titled one goes for more.

I think instead of selling it you should open and play it.

[mpcjunkie72]

i have 3 of these games. it's a long story why but i have been selling individual pieces in case people need to replace a piece or two to their game.

[KenM68]

@mocthezuma I'd rather have the katanas, too. Alot of other people online are upset about the change. I've been waiting for a reissue for years. So I will pick it up. I never had the older versions.

[mocthezuma]

@KenM68 Nooooooooooooooo!!!!! I want the katanas!

That is really disappointing. I was going to buy the new version, but now I'd rather find a used old one and hope the katanas are intact.

[KenM68]

Avalon Hill just reissued this. Called Ikusa this time. Different colors for sides this time, but no more little katanas for turn order, just chips.

[merlin4029]

@HWKTheDrake I am really enjoying playing it. Shogun is a bit more complex, which drops the number of people you can get interested quite a bit. It's fun, fairly simple and detailed enough to make replaying it great. I completely agree that it is a treasure, and if anyone likes Risk, then definitely get this game.

[HWKTheDrake]

@Shinobimuramasa7 Thanks for the info about the re-issue. Though I have a copy of the original game as it was first issued, I'm thinking I will buy this new issue to play with my buddies and leave the collectors item safely tucked away.

[HWKTheDrake]

@merlin4029 Wow, are you kidding? Two bucks? You found a treasure for nothing my friend, enjoy.

[MrQuastior]

@Jedyo90 Unopened! Are you crazy"#€"#€!!! :P

This is the best board game ever made!! :D

[Shinobimuramasa7]

Samurai Swords is one of my favorite board games! I just found out that Avalon Hill is re-releasing the game, if anyone is interested. Same rules and all, just brand new pieces. If anyones interested the game is called 'Ikusa' (yeah, I know, third name change) and looks particularly amazing. Im just excited to get a new version, since mine is kinda worn out.

[merlin4029]

Found this game at the thrift store for two bucks, decided to buy it, and am not regretting it! I haven't been able to play it yet, but almost all of the pieces are there, and it looks like a lot of fun to play. I checked out the updated Shogun, but I'm not sure about it, I might like this older one better!