Chu Shogi
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 120 min
- BGG rating: 8.2
About Chu Shogi
Chu Shogi is a Japanese cousin of FIDE Chess and ancestor of Modern Shogi. Each player controls 46 pieces, and play is on a 12×12 board. The object is to capture your opponent's King (and Crown Prince, if they have promoted their Drunk Elephant). Unlike Modern Shogi, this game is played without drops. The game is much larger than Chess and Shogi. The pieces consist of such interesting pieces as the Drunk Elephant, Phoenix, Kylin, Free Boar, Flying Ox, and many other colorfully-named pieces including the incredibly powerful Lion.
- Released
- 1300
- Age
- 8+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Chu Shogi?
Chu Shogi plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for Chu Shogi?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Chu Shogi is best with 2 players (6 votes).
How long does Chu Shogi take to play?
A game of Chu Shogi takes 120 min.
What age is Chu Shogi for?
The recommended minimum age for Chu Shogi is 8+.
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