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Microshogi

Microshogi

(Public Domain) · 1982
25 min6+ yrs7.0 BGG20KidsCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Microshogi?

Microshogi is a Shogi variant played on a 4×5 board with hybrid pieces -- non-standard pairings of standard units: Bishop / Tokin Gold General / Rook Silver General / Lance Pawn / Knight King A piece is promoted (flipped) whenever it captures another piece.

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Microshogi box art
official art · (Public Domain)

Microshogi is a Shogi variant played on a 4×5 board with hybrid pieces -- non-standard pairings of standard units:

 Bishop / Tokin
 Gold General / Rook
 Silver General / Lance
 Pawn / Knight
 King

A piece is promoted (flipped) whenever it captures another piece. This is mandatory even when the flip side is a weaker unit.

Also unlike 9×9 Shogi, captured pieces held in reserve can be dropped without restriction:

 A piece can be dropped with either side up.
 A piece can be dropped onto a rank that prohibits it from any further move.
 A pawn can be dropped onto the same column as another allied pawn.
 A pawn can be dropped to give immediate checkmate.

Microshogi is believed to have been designed by Shogi Grand Master Yasuharu Oyama (1923-1992).

game anatomy
BGG rating7.0 / 10
Vibe
KidsCouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
🌐 plays without English
Play time
5 min
Players
2
Recommended age
6+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Microshogi cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Microshogi cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play Microshogi?
Microshogi is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~5 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Microshogi — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Microshogi support?
Microshogi is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Microshogi take?
A game of Microshogi takes about 5 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Microshogi for?
Microshogi is recommended from age 6.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells Microshogi new.

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