Skirmish Wargames in the Age of the Samurai

Set in an age of feuding samurai wandering swordsmen and fearless warrior monks Ronin is a skirmish wargame that captures the flavour and excitement of such Akira Kurosawa films as Seven Samurai and Yojimbo. Whether they prefer the loyal samurai retainers of a feudal lord or a horde of desperate bandits players choose from one of several factions and build forces to battle for dominance and survival in 16th-century Japan. They may also recruit swords-for-hire to supplement their forces – masterless ronin martial arts masters and secretive ninja will lend their skills to any commander who can afford them. A full points system incorporating a wide range of equipment and skills allows for detailed customisation of characters while scenarios and a campaign system permit them to gain experience and develop over time. The fast-paced rules simulate the cut and thrust of hand-to-hand combat and require the player to make tactical decisions in the middle of a fight immersing them in an era of war.