The Shogun were the warlords of ancient Japan. In Shogun Showdown each player is a Shogun battling through the use of their Samurai, temples, and weapons to build their empire. The first to build their empire to include four temples, wins. Shogun Showdown is a trick taking / dexterity game so you will need to be the master of both mind and body to win. In Shogun Showdown each player uses their hand to win tricks. After a round of play where all cards are exhausted the player who won the most ?temple cards? during the round must put their temple(s) on a table to endure the other Shoguns attack. The other players flick their ?throwing-star? cards won during the round at the Shogun?s temple(s). If the Shogun?s temple(s) survive, the Shogun gains another temple card. Once a Shogun earns 4 temples, the Shogun becomes the Emperor of Japan and wins the game.