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  • Smirk & Laughter Games SHŌBU
  • Smirk & Laughter Games SHŌBU

SHŌBU

$34.99
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Use your stones to push all your opponent's stones off any one of four boards to win!

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Description

SHŌBU is a beautifully crafted abstract strategy game for 2 players. The game features 4 square wood boards (2 of each color) and 16 natural river stones for each player, in two colors, with a rope dividing the play area in half.

Your turn is in two parts. First, a player may move one of their stones up to two spaces in any direction, including diagonally, in what is called a passive (or set up) move. Second, they take a more aggressive move, which must be in the same direction and number of spaces as the first move. It is this second move that allows you to push stones across the board - or off the board's edge. Remove all four of your opponent's stones from just one of the four boards to win.

SHŌBU evokes the feeling of GO or CHESS but provides its own unique challenge. It feels immediately familiar and yet is wholly distinct and engaging.

Specifications

Number of Players 2
Estimated Playtime 15-30 minutes
Suggested Ages 8+

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