Kamisado

What to Expect

In Kamisado, you face your opponent in a pure skill game without dice or cards. The goal is to move your octagonal "dragon tower" across an 8x8 colored board. You must move the tower matching the color of the space your opponent landed on last turn. As the game progresses, your towers can become "Sumos" that push opponent pieces and grant extra moves. This creates deep, tactical challenges requiring foresight and blocking strategies.

Who Is This Game For?

Kamisado is designed for players aged 10 and up who enjoy abstract strategy games. With a quick playtime of about 20 minutes, it suits players looking for fast, focused two-player competition. No prior experience is needed, but strategic thinking and concentration are essential. It is strictly a two-player game.

How It Works

Kamisado uses mechanics like Grid Movement, Slide/Push, and a Square Grid layout. Players move their towers straight or diagonally forward, but must move the tower whose color matches the opponent's last move's square. Promoted "Sumo" towers can push back enemy towers and earn extra turns. The first to get a tower across wins the round, with multiple rounds played until a player reaches the winning total.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Peter Burley, Kamisado won the 2009 UK Games Expo Best Abstract Game award. Its unique color-based turn mechanic combined with Slide/Push movement sets it apart from other abstract games. The addition of "Sumo" towers adds strategic depth beyond simple movement.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is set on an abstract, colored 8x8 grid where two players compete with dragon tower pieces. It has no narrative theme, focusing purely on strategic play.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on the color-based movement and plan several moves ahead to avoid blockades.

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Fazit

Kamisado is a recommended abstract strategy game for two players seeking quick but demanding matches. Its short duration and clear rules make it accessible while offering deep tactical challenges.