The re-imagining of the classic Avalon Hill/Milton Bradley – Shogun/Samurai Swords, now entitled Ikusa, is making its way to stores. Much of the original gameplay remains, while some of the components have been updated for the 21st century by Wizards of the Coast.
From Wizards of the Coast:
It is the sixteenth century in feudal Japan, where war rages across the land. Amid the chaos and conflict, you have risen to power as one of five warlords mighty enough to conquer and control the whole empire. Your victory depends on how expertly you extend your domain while defending it from your enemies.
Send your daimyo leaders, samurai, and ashigaru warriors into battle to seize new provinces and lay siege to castles. Spend your hard-won treasury on building fortifications and bolstering your forces with ronin and ninja.
Prove the strength of your strategy, defeat your rivals, and earn the exalted title of Shogun.
