Dōbutsu shōgi
2008 • Madoka Kitao
- Designer
- Madoka Kitao
- Publisher
- LPSA
- Max Players
- 2
- Min Players
- 2
Why it matters
Designed by professional shogi player Madoka Kitao, Dōbutsu shōgi simplifies the traditional game of shogi into a compact 3x4 board using animal pieces to represent movement patterns. It is widely recognized for its role in introducing young children to complex strategic thinking, successfully distilling the fundamental mechanics of classic Japanese board games into an accessible, modern format.
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