How much does shogi cost?
$25 buys all 1 essentials.
1 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission
Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick
$25
1 items, nothing rented
Against 247 hobbies
Below median
Cheaper than 87% of them. Median hobby: $84.
What each thing costs
Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.
What you need
$25Everything you need to start shogi. None of it is a big commitment.
Later, if you stay
Not needed to start. These are the upgrades that matter once the habit has stuck.
Shogi costs more to start than 13% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.
Cost questions
How much does Shogi cost to start?
About $25 for the 1 essential item, taking the cheapest sensible option for each.
What does each thing cost for Shogi?
Shogi Set: from $25.
Is Shogi an expensive hobby?
Shogi costs about $25 to start, dearer than 13% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this is one of the cheaper ones to get into.
What should I buy first for Shogi?
shogi set — $25 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.
Hobbies that cost about the same
The 6 nearest to shogi by startup cost, out of 247.