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Onitama

Carved into the crags of the mist-shrouded mountains of ancient Japan lies the ancient shrine of Onitama. Masters of the Arts journey there with their most promising disciples, to prove... (read more)

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Reviews

mostly positive, 77% of all reviews are favorable

Playtime

15 minutes

Published

2016

Age

10+

Publisher

Arcane Wonders

Players

2 players

Designer

Shimpei Sato

Playstyle

Light

Game's Categories

Strategy Game, Arcane Wonders, Hand Management, Abstract Game, Two-player Game, Grid Movement, and Square Grid

Onitama

Description

Carved into the crags of the mist-shrouded mountains of ancient Japan lies the ancient shrine of Onitama. Masters of the Arts journey there with their most promising disciples, to prove their superiority in battle.

Onitama is an elegant and simple game which captures the essence of martial arts.

Two players engage in a contest of elegance and simplicity. 2 minutes to learn, 10 minutes to play...a lifetime to master.

Contents:

1 Rollup Playmat

2 Master Pawns

8 Student Pawns

16 Move Cards

1 Rulebook

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