Let's Play: Onitama - The Game of Martial Tactics

Az and Justin see who's martial prowess and tactical know-how will carry them to victory in Onitama from Arcane Wonders. Each of them starts with a sensei, four students and one goal; to defeat their rival sensei through capture or by taking his place, in the master's chair.

Every game of Onitama presents a unique combination of five randomly selected move options so you can flex your strategic muscles. The trick is, once you use a specific move you give it away to your opponent, making it available for them.

Will you choose the path of the bald eagle or furry bear?

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[hobbyknight]

This is one of my favorite "abstract strategy" games, and one of the best sellers in my store. It has a simple and clean rule set that anyone can play.

If you go to someones house and they have a chess set, it is either a display "don't touch it" kind of thing, or they are a hardcore chess player that will beat you in 3 - 5 moves. This is chess for the rest of us. Plus the "fortune cookie wisdom" on the cards are great.

The guys did a great job of explaining the thinking that happens while playing this game. Onitama is a fantastic option for your local coffee shops game collection.

[j.prt.]

13:56 Blue could have won another piece by moving forward his leftmost pawn with Ox; this would fork Red’s Master and a pawn with no way of defending the pawn once the Master takes his forced backwards diagonal move. This is a common strategy in Onitama; watch out for potential forks.

Entertaining playthrough. :)

[cheeseweasel]

I think this has pushed me over the edge as I was looking for another 2 player game that could rival Santorini. I really love the simple to learn hard to master games--they just have so much replayability (i feel that should be a word as well! haha). Great play through guys.

[Arsn]

Just bought this and cant wait to play it

[tobywebb]

Great playthrough, look s a very interesting game (you dangerous Az). Though that last move that Justin could have made would have been safe had he just stepped one to the left. Dragon couldn't reach. Now off to find a copy :)

[Zaloomination]

Great video. You explained it well and I bought it after. My son and I enjoy this game very much

[alwaysfallingshort]

Thanks for this, great gameplay and friendly company.

[KMReviews]

I like how he pronounces “Crane” like “Korean” lol

[derekbaker]

When you have advantage, all trades benefit you tho!

[Jarmo]

Hello. What means when movin cards is Red or blue square? There usually is grey square.

[Jarmo]

That is good helpfull video, thank you. Quite tricky game, i see.

[tempestfury]

This is a good game but when it comes to abstract strategy, The Duke is far superior.

[timpavey]

Really enjoyable run through, thank you. Have you tried Santorini? Very similar, abstract 2 player strategy game with lots of variability with different god powers.

[momo]

Hi I've a question about the last move for goose. Did I miss something or do you not have to complete the entire move at 22:49? Thanks