Kamisado

Published 2008

Kamisado is a game of pure skill and strategy with no dice, cards or other chance element — it's just you against your opponent! The aim in each round is to be the first to get an octagonal "dragon tower" to the opposite side of the board; towers move in straight lines, either forwards or diagonally forwards. The twist is that you must move the tower of the color matching the space on which the opponent moved on her previous turn. As the game progresses, you'll find that the routes you want to use are blocked by enemy towers — and sometimes your own! If you can't move, your opponent moves again immediately, moving the tower matching the color of the space occupied by the stymied tower. As the game unfolds, your towers will be promoted to "Sumos" and have the ability to push your opponent's pieces backwards, earning you extra turns. The situations continue to become more complex and challenging, until one player accumulates the required winning total and can be declared a "Kamisado Grand Master" — until the next game!

Mechanics

Designers

Kamisado

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
20 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.36/5
Year
2008
BGG Rating
6.96
BGG Rank
#1963

Frequently Asked Questions

Kamisado is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Kamisado takes about 20 minutes.
Kamisado has a complexity rating of 2.36/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
Kamisado has a rating of 6.96/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 2,739 ratings. It is ranked #1963 overall.
Kamisado was designed by Peter Burley. It was published in 2008.