Takamatsu

Making of: Takamatsu

The clever Ismail Ben Nafi, Caid (tribal chief) of the Chleuh Berbers who live on the northern edge of the Sahara, is concerned with two problems. For his daughter Fadua he is looking for a lovable and intelligent man who has both feet in life. The other problem lies with the predatory Glaoua roaming around again. You have to be prepared for attacks by these unloved neighbors.

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FAQ: Takamatsu

When taking foreign samurai with you, the following applies: If samurai of several colors are in the room, you have to take at least one other color with you. With 2 players this means: If one of the other player’s samurai is in the room, he has priority.

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Contents: Takamatsu

1 game board (consisting of 6 square pieces)
1 rulebook and 5 “rules for movement” on cards
10 pagodas, 2 each in 5 colors (blue, black, purple, red and yellow)
35 samurai, 7 each in 5 colors (blue, black, purple, red and yellow)
18 shogun-cards (13x open values, 5x hidden values)

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Author: Martin Schlegel

“School? That was not my thing, “he says with his characteristic frankness:” I did not want to learn English, French and Latin, but opening, middle and final moves “Chess was then his passion – and connected to some successes.

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