Tori Shogi*
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Tori Shogi is a variant of Shogi played on a 7×7 board, dating back to the late 18th century. Each piece is named after a bird species, with the king represented by a phoenix, and the goal is to capture the opponent's phoenix. Unique mechanics include asymmetrical quail pieces and specific rules for promotions and drops within the game.
- 👥 2 Players
- ⏱️ 60 Minutes
- 🧒 6+ years old
- 🧩 Hard to learn
* We like Tori Shogi so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2026
- Position 29 in The best Chess variants ♟
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