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9-Masu Shogi

9-Masu Shogi

Japan Shogi Association · 2016
1–20 min0+ yrs3.0/5 complexity6.8 BGG13KidsCouplesStrategy
short answer

How do you play 9-Masu Shogi?

9-Masu Shogi is played on a tiny three-by-three square board using only eight of the original Shogi’s types of pieces. Movements and the goal of checkmate remain, but unlike regular Shogi there are 40 different starting positions to choose from.

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9-Masu Shogi box art
official art · Japan Shogi Association

9-Masu Shogi is played on a tiny three-by-three square board using only eight of the original Shogi’s types of pieces.

Movements and the goal of checkmate remain, but unlike regular Shogi there are 40 different starting positions to choose from.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity3.0 / 5
BGG rating6.8 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
0 min
Players
1–2
Recommended age
0+ yrs

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Q3How do you play 9-Masu Shogi?
9-Masu Shogi is a abstract strategy game, for 1–2 players, taking ~0 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about 9-Masu Shogi — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does 9-Masu Shogi support?
9-Masu Shogi is played by 1–2 players.
Q5How long does a game of 9-Masu Shogi take?
A game of 9-Masu Shogi takes about 0 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is 9-Masu Shogi for?
9-Masu Shogi is recommended from age 0.
Q7How complex is 9-Masu Shogi?
9-Masu Shogi has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.0 out of 5.
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