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Japanese Chess: Shogi
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Shogi is a Japanese board game played by two players. The object of the game of Shogi is to capture the opponent's King. Shogi is similar to chess, but with some key differences:
- Most pieces can be promoted once they reach the opposite side of the board.
- Instead of making a move a player can place a captured piece on the board and use it against his opponent.
- The board consists of a 9x9 grid of squares.
- Each player starts with 20 pieces.
- The pieces are all the same color because a player can use captured pieces against his opponent.
- There is no castling.
If you are not familiar with the rules of the game but would like to play, there is an excellent page that tells you everything you need to know over at Wikipedia.
Japanese Shogi Set
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Japanese shogi pieces
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Wooden Shogi Game Set Japanese Chess Table Board
This wooden Shogi set has a nice "table-board" that comes with two sliding draws where you can store the wooden pieces.
Unlike some sets sold on Amazon, the shogi koma (pieces) in this set are Japanese style - just like the ones you commonly see in Japan. (There is a cheaper version of this set, also on Amazon , but check the pieces - they are not the same!)
Also, because you can buy it on Amazon , you'll save quite a bit in shipping costs!
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Hanayama Honkaku Shogi Set
$25.00 (plus S&H)
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Hanayama Honkaku Shogi Set
Hanayama have made a name for themselves for their excellent quality shogi and igo game sets.
The Honkaku Shogi set is an integral plastic set. The pieces are stored in side drawers, which open out to serve as "koma dai", or trays for captured playing pieces.
Shipping: Express Mail Service from Japan.
Like all Hanayama games, the Honkaku Shogi Set is well produced and well packaged. The rules of Shogi are on the back of the box (in Japanese) complete with a diagram showing how the pieces move.
This set would make an excellent gift. Ideal for younger players.
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Classic Shogi Set
$55.00 plus S&H
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This is the typical type of shogi set that is used by Japanese players.
The solid wooden board folds down the middle for convenient storage. It measures 12 7/8 x 11 6/8 x 1/2 inches (328 x 295 x 13mm).
The pieces are also made of wood and are well finished (click on the photo, left, to see the pieces).
This is the set I recommend to regular players who want a classic shogi set with the convenience of a folding board.
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Shogi Pieces with Paper Board & English Manual
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$11.99 (+ S&H)
Ships from the USA.
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This is a cheap and cheerful set for anybody who wants to play shogi with no frills attached!
You get full set of 42 Shogi pieces made from linden wood with black calligraphy characters on the front and red on the back of pieces that can be promoted.
The set includes a paper playing board and full English instructions.
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Travel Magnetic Shogi Set
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$12.99 (+ S&H)
Ships from the USA.
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This is a magnetic shogi set for anybody who wants to play while on the move...
Each plastic shogi piece is double sided with a small magnet inside.
The board is also a storage box. It is made of robust plastic with a metal playing surface, and comes in a cardboard storage box. It's small enough to fit into a back pack, but just the right size for you to easily see and move the pieces.
I'm pleased to see that you can buy this set on Amazon because the Japanese Post Office doesn't allow you to ship magnets overseas...
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Cloth Shogi Boards
The ultimate in portability! Hardwearing fabric boards. Just fold them up or roll them up and go!
Cloth Shogi Board
$8.50 plus S&H
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