Mini Shogi

(Web published) · 1970

215 min8+ yrs3.4/5 complexity7.2 BGG#14.445 BGG66CouplesStrategy

⚡ short answer

How do you play Mini Shogi?

This Shogi variant was invented (or, perhaps, rediscovered) by Shigeo Kusumoto in 1970. It is played on a 5x5 board and features pieces from standard shogi (king, gold, silver, bishop, rook, pawn).

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official art · (Web published)

This Shogi variant was invented (or, perhaps, rediscovered) by Shigeo Kusumoto in 1970. It is played on a 5x5 board and features pieces from standard shogi (king, gold, silver, bishop, rook, pawn). Pieces promote on the final rank. It also makes use of the standard shogi drop rule. Although played on a small board, mini shogi has not been solved, and it can serve as a simple introduction to shogi.

game anatomy

Complexity3.4 / 5

BGG rating7.2 / 10

Vibe

CouplesStrategy

Language dependence

Some text — easily memorized

🌐 plays without English

Play time

15 min

Players

Recommended age

8+ yrs

BGG rank

#14.445

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Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Mini Shogi cost?

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Q2Where can I buy Mini Shogi cheapest?

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Q3How do you play Mini Shogi?

Mini Shogi is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~15 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Mini Shogi — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.

Q4How many players does Mini Shogi support?

Mini Shogi is played by 2 players.

Q5How long does a game of Mini Shogi take?

A game of Mini Shogi takes about 15 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)

Q6What age is Mini Shogi for?

Mini Shogi is recommended from age 8.

Q7How complex is Mini Shogi?

Mini Shogi has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.4 out of 5.

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

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