Katana: The Card and Hidden Role Game in Feudal Japan

Honor is a weapon, silence is your shield.

In Katana, no one knows who anyone else is... except the Shogun. In this power struggle, three clans clash in the shadows: the Shogun and his Samurai (who must protect their leader), the Ninjas (who want to eliminate everyone), and the Ronin (the lone wolf who only wins if he is the last survivor).

The concept? It's a card-based combat game where your identity remains secret until the very end. You'll have to attack your neighbors without knowing if they are your allies or your sworn enemies. The subtlety? Unlike many other games of this type, no one is eliminated before the end. You lose honor points, but you stay in the battle until your last breath!

Why Katana will cut through your evenings:

• Zero Early Elimination: This is Katana's great strength. Even if you have no health points left, you return the next turn. Everyone plays until the final count, which avoids boredom for players eliminated too quickly.

• Permanent Bluffing: Every card played is a message. Why is this player attacking the Shogun? Is it a Ninja or a Samurai trying to cover their tracks? Paranoia sets in very quickly.

• A Dynamic Combat System: Between katanas for close-range attacks and throwing weapons for reaching more distant players, managing range is crucial.

• "Samurai" Atmosphere: The illustrations and card types (Tea Ceremony, Meditation, Parry) perfectly respect the Bushido theme.

Why choose Katana from La Botte Secrète?

• The Spiritual Successor to Bang!: At La Botte Secrète, we recommend it to all fans of the famous Wild West card game who are looking for more modern, balanced, and fluid mechanics.

• Ideal for Large Groups: The game truly shines with 5 or more players. It's the perfect title to liven up an evening and see the true faces of your friends revealed.

• Tactical Tension: You don't just win by hitting hard, but by managing your "Honor." Sometimes, strategically dying is the best way to make your side win.

Technical Specifications:

• Number of players: 3 to 7 players.

• Age: 8-10 years and up.

• Game duration: 30 to 45 minutes.

• Game type: Hidden roles, Cards, Combat, Bluff.