Mini Shogi
- Players: 2 players
- Play time: 15 min
- BGG rating: 7.2
About 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). 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.
- Released
- 1970
- Designer
- Shigenobu Kusumoto
- Age
- 8+
- Best with
- 2 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Mini Shogi?
Mini Shogi plays with 2 players.
What is the best player count for Mini Shogi?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Mini Shogi is best with 2 players (3 votes).
How long does Mini Shogi take to play?
A game of Mini Shogi takes 15 min.
What age is Mini Shogi for?
The recommended minimum age for Mini Shogi is 8+.
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