Test of Honour

Test of Honour is a tabletop skirmish wargame set in feudal Japan where players control small bands of samurai and other warriors, typically 5-20 models per side.The game features cinematic, fast-paced, and bloody battles where players activate individual warriors one at a time to complete scenario objectives, like capturing territory or defeating enemy heroes. Players build their forces around a samurai hero and companions, using cards to represent units and skills. The system emphasizes tactical decision-making, incorporating elements like character progression, moral choices, and scenario-based campaigns that tell stories of betrayal and revenge.

Gameplay:

Skirmish Level Combat:

The game focuses on small-scale, cinematic combat rather than large-scale army battles.
Activation System:

Players activate individual warriors by drawing tokens from a bag, which can be for a samurai character or a common soldier.
Scenario Objectives:

Battles are fought to achieve specific objectives outlined in scenarios, which can include eliminating the enemy’s heroes, defending a location, or protecting a spy.
Tactical Depth:

Players must make strategic choices about their warriors’ movements, actions, and use of special skill cards to overcome the enemy.

Themes and Setting:

Feudal Japan:

The game is set in the romanticized world of feudal Japan, covering various periods from the 1100s to the 1600s.
Honor and Deceit:

The core of the game revolves around the concept of honor and the tough choices warriors must make to achieve victory, including potentially resorting to deceit.
Heroic Narratives:

The game uses a system of linked scenarios to allow players to tell their own stories of conflict, rivalry, and revenge.