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Onitama
Martial arts on a tiny grid — share moves, capture the master
👥 2⏱ 15–20 min
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Vibe's take
Elegant, cerebral, minimal, decisive
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.
2 players
7.1/10BGG #354(25k ratings)· 2014
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.
Quick specs
👥Players2
⏱Duration15–20 min
👶Age10+
🧠Complexity
Two-player abstractUltra-quickEasy to teachBeautiful production
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