2019 · Abstract Strategy
SHŌBU
Players command natural stone pieces across a four-board layout divided into two halves. Each turn consists of a two-part action: a passive move of one stone up to two spaces (including diagonals) followed by an aggressive move matching the same direction and distance. The aggressive move can push opponent stones across a board or off its edge. Victory occurs when a player removes all four of an opponent’s stones from any single board. The game is an abstract, two-player strategy that emphasizes spatial planning, coordinated piece movement, and tactical pushing across adjacent boards.
- Players
- 2
- Playing time
- 15–30 min
- Age
- 8+
- Complexity
- 1.9 / 5
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Full stats in Ludoya- 96
- Plays logged
- 51
- Players
- 13m 57s
- Average play
- 26
- In collections
- 12
- On wishlists
7.4/10
from 10 Ludoya reviews
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