Onitama

Onitama is a two-player abstract strategy board game that delivers fast, tactical duels built around shared movement cards.

On a compact 5x5 battlefield, you’ll maneuver a Master and Students to either capture your opponent’s Master or step your Master onto their starting space. Each turn you choose one of your move cards to reposition a piece, then hand that move to your opponent by swapping it with the center card—so every decision shapes what your rival can do next. With only five moves in play at a time, matches stay quick, sharp, and readable while still rewarding long-term planning. It’s designed for 2 players, plays in about 15 minutes, and is recommended for ages 14+. Available now at Boarding School Games—Win the duel at Onitama.

Key features

* Two-player abstract strategy board game
* Card-swapping movement system that changes every turn
* 2 players, about 15 minutes, ages 14+
* Includes a roll-up playmat, 2 Master pawns, 8 Student pawns, and 16 Move cards
* Win by capturing the opposing Master or reaching their starting space