The Strategic Board Game by Ravensburger from 1979 – Win the Battle with Automatic Numbers!

The Strategic Board Game by Ravensburger from 1979 – Win the Battle with Automatic Numbers!

• Publisher: Ravensburger Benelux B.V. Amersfoort
• Author(s): Teruo Matsomuto
• Year of release: 1979

Game Description:
Shogun is a two-player strategic board game where the goal is to defeat your opponent’s Shogun. Each move is determined by the number automatically displayed on the game pieces, adding a dynamic experience to each round. The game includes 8 red and 8 white pieces, each showing a number indicating how many spaces the piece can move. This unique mechanic of automatic numbers makes every move a strategic challenge.

The name ‘Shogun’ comes from the Japanese term for a powerful warlord who controlled the emperor's policy, often more influential than the emperor himself. This historical aspect adds an extra layer of theme and depth to the game.

Contents:

• 1 game board
• 7 white and 7 red game pieces
• 1 white and 1 red Shogun piece
• 1 booklet with game rules in English, German, French and Dutch

Objective of the Game:
The aim of Shogun is to defeat your opponent's Shogun or eliminate all of your opponent’s pieces, leaving only your Shogun and one other piece. Strategic moves are essential to protect your pieces while eliminating your opponent’s.

Awards:
In 1979, Shogun was awarded "Game of the Year" in both the Netherlands and Germany.

Condition:
This vintage board game is in excellent condition, with minor signs of use and age-related wear on the box.

Box Dimensions:

• Height: 5 cm
• Length: 43 cm
• Width: 30 cm

About Ravensburger:
Ravensburger, founded in 1883 by Otto Robert Maier in Ravensburg, Germany, started by publishing instructional books and evolved into a leading manufacturer of board games and puzzles. The company gained worldwide fame with the Memory game, which has sold over 50 million copies since 1959. Ravensburger remains a leader in the puzzle and board game industry.

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