Reiner Knizia's Samurai

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  • Summary: ==============
    WELCOME
    ============== It's a time of strife in feudal Japan and you dream of one day becoming Shogun and eventually Emperor. Your goal is to gain the most influence from the 3 major castes: the Samurai, the Clergy, and the Peasant in this popular turn-based    ==============
    WELCOME
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    It's a time of strife in feudal Japan and you dream of one day becoming Shogun and eventually Emperor.
    Your goal is to gain the most influence from the 3 major castes: the Samurai, the Clergy, and the Peasant in this popular turn-based strategy game designed by award-winning game designer, Reiner Knizia.

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    FEATURES
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    - Battle against the AI.

    - Pass 'n Play with your friends.

    - Internet multiplayer with Push Notifications.

    - Fully featured online profiles with ELO ratings, global ranking, achievement levels, and game statistics.

    - In-depth tutorial.

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    IPAD SUPPORT?
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    Samurai will soon be updated to be a universal app with native iPad support (Free update for those who purchase this app).

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    REVIEWS
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    "The Must List: What's Hot for the Week"
    -- Entertainment Weekly

    "...Beautiful graphics, online capability, and tried and true game play make this a no-brainer for board game fans..."
    -- Gizmodo.com

    "...Samurai really shines when it comes to online multiplayer..."
    -- TUAW.com

    "...a very playable version of an excellent German-style board game..."
    -- 148Apps.com

    "...strategy gaming perfection..."
    -- TouchMyApps.com

    "...both thought-provoking and enjoyable..."
    -- AppSmile.com

    "...a great new addition to the Knizia library..."
    -- State of Play, The Gaming Blog "Editors Choice Award" -- Appversity.com ============== FOLLOW ============== @ twitter.com/conlan @ conlanrios.com Search for "Samurai App" on Facebook to discuss rules and find other players. ============== CREDITS ============== Original Board Game Design by Reiner Knizia Game Development by Conlan Rios Artwork by Vaclav Jakubek AI Programming by neXus Music composed by Mike Weiser, www.mikeweisermusic.com (ASCAP) If you like this, be sure to check out the original board game by Rio Grande Games! (www.riograndegames.com) Please be sure you're running firmware version 3.0 or higher on your device. For best results please reboot before playing Samurai. For 1 to 4 players.    … Expand
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  1. AppSmile
    Mar 5, 2011
    90
    As usual, the "everything in moderation" philosophy is in full force in this turn-based strategy game that's both thought-provoking and enjoyable.
  2. 148Apps
    Mar 5, 2011
    90
    All in all, what you're getting on your iOS device is a very playable version of an excellent German-style board game. It's well worth a look.

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