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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
Involved
Game's Categories
Strategy Game, Hand Management, Abstract Game, Grid Movement, Maldito Games, Arcane Wonders, and Pegasus Spiele
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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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    • Strategy Game
    • Abstract Game
    • Two-player Game

    Mechanics

    • Hand Management
    • Grid Movement
    • Square Grid
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    Publishers

    • Days of Wonder
    • Maldito Games
    • Pegasus Spiele
    • Arcane Wonders
    • YOKA Games
    • Studio Supernova
    • Raven Distribution
    • DICE TOWER ESSENTIALS
    • Igiari
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    Designer

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    Artists

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    • Mariusz Szmerdt
    • Chris Henson
    • Lucy Liu

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