9-Masu Shogi

2016

BGG Average Rating

6.0

community average

Players

1-2

Weight

N/A

⚙️ Game Mechanics

How this game works - core systems and player actions

Grid Movement

📂 Categories

Abstract Strategy

🏢 Publishers

Japan Shogi Association

📖 About This Game

9-Masu Shogi is played on a tiny three-by-three square board using only eight of the original Shogi’s types of pieces. Movements and the goal of checkmate remain, but unlike regular Shogi there are 40 different starting positions to choose from.