Japan is consumed by conflict
Samurai wage endless war for land, honor, and control
Above the chaos… Are the Kenshi
The Last Masters of Bushido
Lead rival Kenshi across ancient Japan in a race to recover the legendary katana, Tomashi Dorobo.
Every decision shapes the battlefield in this deeply strategic game of exploration, deduction, and tactical combat.
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4-9
Players
60-90 Minutes
12+
Years
Game Variants
● TATAKAI (battle): 4-9 players – 60 minutes
● SENSO (war): 4-9 players – 2-3 hours
● KOSEN (combat): 2-3 players – 30 minutes
While the samurai fight for power…
The Kenshi wait…
Watching • Learning • Preparing
Only when honor demands – will they draw their swords.
Tomashi Dorobo
Scour ancient Japan for the katana
Everything has Changed
Rumors spread across the empire
The legendary katana… Tomashi Dorobo… is gone…
No one knows where it lies
Whoever finds it first – rules the empire!
How far will you go?
Lose your army and you become a Ronin – Guess wrong and you become a Ghost
You are never eliminated
Defeat is not punishment – It is transformation
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36 Gunjin Cards
Victory is earned
Outcomes of battle are dependent on choices – Battles are a dance
Who fights at your side?
Attract gunjin to follow you – Form alliances with other Kenshi
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60 Artifact Cards
Hoarding will not save you
Resource caps prevent runaway accumulation – Strategy requires restraint
9KENSHI rewards discipline, not greed
Collect only the best weapons, armor, and artifacts
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60 Location Tiles
3 Game Variations
Each placement brings everyone closer to Tomashi Dorobo
Alignments Shift – Battles Increase
The outcome is never the same
Inspired by History
Kenshi masters modeled after samurai who shaped Japan
Artwork based on authentic Japanese woodcut prints
Edo period locations map 18th century Japan
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60 Action Cards
Precision is the Way
Bushido, the way of the sword, demands restraint
Plan each move well in advance
Study your opponents – Anticipate their actions
Privacy screens hide location tiles
Kenshi are Forged
New Kenshi – Play to Learn
Master Kenshi – Teach
Force does not always win – Exploit your opponents weaknesses
To Win – Look Beyond
Search ancient Japan – Outwit your rivals – Claim the legendary blade
Become the one true Kenshi
Join the Hunt
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4-9
Players
60-90 Minutes