Shogun
Published 1976
Shogun: An exciting digital game. This game plays on a 8×8 grid, with each player having 7 pawns and 1 King, which start lined up on opposite sides of the board. Each player can remove the other's pieces by moving onto them, as in chess. But what sets this game apart is that there is a window on each piece, which shows a number indicating the number of moves that piece can make. And due to the working of many magnets under the board, the number automatically changes depending on which space the pawn or king is on. Each of the pawns responds differently on the board. After several games the board can be rotated to keep the players guessing.
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Game Info
- Players
- 2 Players
- Time
- 10 min
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 1.92/5
- Year
- 1976
- BGG Rating
- 5.81
- BGG Rank
- #13278
- Min Age
- 8+
Frequently Asked Questions
Shogun is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Shogun takes about 10 minutes.
Shogun has a complexity rating of 1.92/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Shogun is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Shogun has a rating of 5.81/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 632 ratings. It is ranked #13278 overall.
Shogun was designed by Michael Gray, Teruo Matsumoto. It was published in 1976.