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Arcane Wonders Games
Carved into the crags of the mist-shrouded mountains of ancient Japan lies the ancient shrine of Onitama. Masters of the Arts journey there with their most promising disciples to prove their superiority in battle. Part of the Dice Tower Essential line, Onitama is an elegant, abstract strategy game which captures the flavor of martial arts. In this game of elegance and simplicity, two players compete in 10-15 minute matches. With endless re-playability, players can be engaged for hours! Will you hazard the journey and meet within Onitama's hallowed walls to prove your superiority?
Contents:
2 Master Pawns
8 Student Pawns
16 Move Cards
1 Rollup Playmat
Rulebook
Ages: 14+
Players: 2
Game Length: 15 minutes
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Short Abstract Game
If you are looking for an attractive short game that is like Chess this is it!
May 4, 2023 5:36 PM
Limited Chess
It's good fun playing a weirdly restricted limited mirrored chess game. Some combinations definitely lead to slow grind games, and some hands are just full charge forward. It's fun, but I don't think it is for everyone, especially if there are other 2P games you may like that are also quick.
March 14, 2023 3:45 PM
Simple and Easy with Surprising Depth
Onitama is a great game for any occasion with two players! The rules are very easy to learn and explain. The box has a great insert to fit everything in a neat and organized way! Win by way of Stone or way of Water as you duke it out using different martial art-inspired techniques to move your pieces across the board!
December 15, 2022 3:39 PM
Not pretentious chess
Perfect game for couples. Gives the same feeling as a game of chess but in a fraction of the time and way less pretentiousness.
June 22, 2022 12:21 AM
Onitama
Great game. Fantastic twist on an ages old game! Basically a broke down simplified version of chess. No less strategic, mind you.
June 16, 2022 8:38 PM
Great Simple but Deep 2Player Experience
Onitama is an amazing game. This game could be taught to new beginners to the board game hobby yet veteran players will love the unexpectedly deep crunch of the title. It's almost like you aren't playing a game but you are playing the psychology of your opponent. If you are into Abstracts and want a short alternative to chess/checkers this one is great. Santorini is also a great game for 2 players.
June 2, 2022 7:31 PM
Thought-provoking tactical choices
Choosing which cards to keep from your opponent is the stand-out feature of the small skirmish. Quick and fun to play for a nice head-to-head experience.
April 25, 2022 9:14 PM
Chess for board gamers
Quick, simple, engrossing, and strategic  this is the new go-to for any two-player session needing a tactical filler. Get this and all the expansions for some extra crunch.
March 28, 2022 8:18 PM
Chess without the learning curve
This game is great. It is like playing chess but takes out the learning curve. There is still strategy in what moves to make but you really only chose between two move sets. The cards make for programmed movement. So even a novice can jump into this game and be able to learn and excel. Great game for two people. My father and I had a blast. Plays fast and we ended up doing best out of three. The variety in cards makes for great replayability. Can't say enough good things about it.
March 22, 2022 10:10 PM
Speedy chess
This is a fast pace game, fun to play and easy to pick up. This would also be a good intro to chess for people wanting to learn it.
March 21, 2022 10:44 PM
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