SHŌBU*
SHŌBU is a beautifully designed abstract strategy game for 2 players. The game features 4 square wooden boards in two colors and 16 natural river stones for each player, along with a rope dividing the playing area. Players take turns moving their stones in a passive and then an aggressive manner, aiming to remove all four of their opponent's stones from one of the boards to win.
Nominated for 4 awards.
- 2 Players
- 15 - 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like SHŌBU so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2025
- Position 23 in The best abstract♟ board, card & dice games
- Position 8 in The best combinatorial games 🧮
- Position 15 in The best games with square grid ◻️
- Position 26 in The best grid-movement board games
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