Onitama — Abstract Strategy Game for 2 Players

Onitama is a two-player, perfect-information abstract board game played on a 5×5 board. Each player begins with five pawns on their side; the main pawn starts in the middle. Gameplay is driven by movement cards: each player has two open cards that show a possible move any of their pieces may make, while a fifth card remains unused until exchanged. On a turn a player chooses one of their cards, moves a piece according to that card, then replaces the used card with the fifth card. The other player then selects one of their cards, moves accordingly, and exchanges that card with the fifth card (the card the first player just used). Moving onto an opponent’s pawn removes that pawn from the board. A player wins by capturing the opponent’s main pawn or by moving their own main pawn into the opponent’s main pawn starting space. Designed for 2 players. Ages 8+. 10 minute play time.