{"product_id":"mini-shogi-japanese-chess-5-by-5-11617","title":"Mini Shogi | Japanese Chess | 5 by 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eMini Shogi is quick and a ton of fun. It is a great game. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinishogi (5五将棋 gogo shōgi “5V chess” or “5×5 chess”) is a modern variant of shogi (Japanese chess). The game was invented (or rediscovered) around 1970 by Shigenobu Kusumoto of Osaka, Japan. The rules are nearly identical to those of standard shogi, with the exception that it is played on a 5x5 board with a reduced number of pieces, and each player’s promotion zone consists only of the rank farthest from the player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike in standard shogi, each player aims to checkmate the opponent’s king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo players play on a board ruled into a grid of five ranks (rows) by five files (columns). The squares are undifferentiated by marking or color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach player begins with a set of 6 wedge-shaped pieces; these are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 king\u003cbr\u003e\n1 rook\u003cbr\u003e\n1 bishop\u003cbr\u003e\n1 gold general\u003cbr\u003e\n1 silver general\u003cbr\u003e\n1 pawn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir movements are identical to those of their namesakes in standard shogi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 3\/4 inch wood thick Shogi board\u003cbr\u003e\n- Pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n- Bag for pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n- Rules for the game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional side boards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of the board has Shogi engraved on top with the conquer Kanji symbol below it. Feel free to add any personalized message below the Kanji symbol. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI offer two versions of the game; Learner Style and Pro Style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy and thank you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in the full size version, I sell that as well, on my Etsy shop site. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI make two\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Games","offers":[{"title":"Learner Style \/ With Side Board","offer_id":45437059760314,"sku":null,"price":86.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Learner Style \/ Without Side Board","offer_id":45437059793082,"sku":null,"price":118.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Learner Style \/ Ryan","offer_id":45437059825850,"sku":null,"price":38.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro Style \/ With Side Board","offer_id":45437059858618,"sku":null,"price":86.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro Style \/ Without Side Board","offer_id":45437059891386,"sku":null,"price":118.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro Style \/ Ryan","offer_id":45437059924154,"sku":null,"price":38.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/4019\/7818\/files\/il_fullxfull.4183042509_akhn.jpg?v=1767725407","url":"https:\/\/ancient.games\/products\/mini-shogi-japanese-chess-5-by-5-11617","provider":"Ancient Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}