SPIEL new release · Pendragon Game Studio
Release date (catalogue)November 2026
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€29.00 RRP
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MechanicsArea MovementSonstige
ThemeThrilling tactical battle of wits and positioning
In Shijin , players face off in a duel between celestial spirits to determine who will become the divine protector of the newborn heir to the Emperor. The four guardians: Seiryū, the Azure Dragon of the East; Byakko, the White Tiger of the West; Genbu, the Black Tortoise of the North; and Suzaku, the Vermilion Bird of the South, each can claim the role of the Imperial Prince’s tutelary guide. This abstract strategy game unfolds on a 5×5 board. Each player places their Guardian miniature and four Seal tokens of their color onto the board. A player’s turn is quick and intuitive: move your Guardian or one of your Seals to an adjacent empty space, or perform a special move with a Seal if it is adjacent to your Guardian. The first player who manages to place all four of their Seals adjacent to the opposing Guardian captures it and wins the game. Don’t be fooled by the game’s elegant simplicity every move hides deep strategic possibilities. Each Guardian also possesses a unique special ability, enabling distinctive plays and strategies. Shijin is a fast, accessible, yet deeply strategic game that will truly put players’ minds to the test.
Pendragon Game Studio
€29.90 RRP
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