Arcane Wonders Onitama Strategy Board Game - Base Game
Arcane Wonders Onitama is a two-player strategy game where you capture your opponent's Master or move your Master to their starting position to win. Played on a 5x5 grid, you control a Master and four Student pawns using five randomly drawn movement cards that rotate between players each turn. Each game plays in 15-20 minutes and creates a different tactical puzzle with its modular card system.
Highlights
- Quick Setup: Simple rules let you start playing in minutes with a 5x5 grid and five pawns per side
- Shifting Tactics: Movement cards rotate after each turn so the moves available to both players constantly change
- Dual Win Conditions: Capture the enemy Master or move yours to their temple gate
- Portable Design: Compact board and minimal components make it easy to play anywhere
- High Replay Value: Random card draws create a new strategic challenge every game
Game details
- Publisher: Arcane Wonders
- Game: Onitama
- Product: Base Game
- Players: 2
- Play time: 15-20 minutes
- Ages: 8+
Questions
Is this a standalone game or an expansion?
This is the complete base game of Onitama. You need nothing else to play.
How does movement work?
Each player holds two movement cards that show how their pawns can move. After you move, you exchange that card with a neutral fifth card, giving your opponent access to it next turn.
How long does a typical game take?
Most games finish in 15-20 minutes once both players understand the movement patterns.
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