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Onitama: Light and Shadow
The third expansion for Onitama, Light and Shadow offers a new way to explore the elegant and simple game of martial tactics by introducing a new type of pawn: the Ninja! Unlike other pawns, the Ninja moves secretly, hidden from your opponent's view until they are ready to strike...
What is Onitama: Light and Shadow
The third expansion for Onitama, Light and Shadow offers a new way to explore the elegant and simple game of martial tactics by introducing a new type of pawn: the Ninja! Unlike other pawns, the Ninja moves secretly, hidden from your opponent's view until they are ready to strike...
There are two ways to play Light and Shadow:
- Way of the Shadow is a symmetrical game in which each player deploys their own Ninja.
- Way of the Light is an asymmetrical game that pits one Ninja player against a traditional Onitama Master and Students player.
Game details
- Players
- 2
- Age
- +8
- Duration
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Heavy
- Type
- Expansion
- Year
- 2022
- Mechanics
- Grid Movement · Hand Management · Hidden Movement
- Categories
- Abstract Strategy · Ancient · Expansion for Base-game
- Designer
- Bryan Pope · Shimpei Sato · Robert Geistlinger
- Publisher
- Arcane Wonders · Igiari · Pegasus Spiele
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How many players is Onitama: Light and Shadow for?
Onitama: Light and Shadow plays with 2 players.
How long does a game take?
A game takes about 20 minutes.
What age is it suitable for?
It is recommended from age 8.


