Onitama
Martial arts on a tiny grid — share moves, capture the master
👥 2 players⏱ approx. 20 min🪄 Rules in 5 min8+
★ 7.1 · BGG #361
Who it's for
Two-player pairs who love chess-like thinking in a compact package. Ideal travel game and perfect for quick competitive sessions.
Not for you if…
Strictly 2 players. Skip if you prefer luck elements or games with more thematic flavor.
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Vibe's take
Elegant, cerebral, minimal, decisive
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About this game
Minimalist two-player abstract where martial arts students move pieces on a 5x5 grid using shared movement cards. Each turn, you pick a card, move one piece accordingly, then your opponent gains access to the card you just used. Capture the master or reach their temple to win.
Two-player abstractUltra-quickEasy to teachBeautiful production
Get it
from $30
By the numbers
Players
Best at 2 playersWorks with 2
Duration
15–20 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.7 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
7.1/10
Rank #361
25k ratings
Published
2014
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