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Shogi
Shogi
The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.
- RestfulPhysical
- IndoorsOutdoors
- SolitarySocial
- PracticalCreative
- InstinctiveTechnical
- Hands-offHands-on
- RelaxedCompetitive
- CautiousDaring
- Quick winsPatient
- PrivatePerformer
- MinimalistCollector
- Just do itStudious
- Low-kitGear-heavy
- AnalogDigital
- ObjectsLiving things
A chess-like game where captured pieces can be returned to the board as your own, so positions rarely simplify.
TonightTime to first win
About an hourA session
Mostly indoorsWhere
Step 1: Play free online against beginners.
Is it you?
What you need2 things
The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$43
How we make money: if you buy through one of these we take a small cut, and the price is the same either way. The cheapest option that works is always listed first.
The path12 quests
ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$25
- Play free online against beginners
- Get a set with western-style pieces if you cannot read kanji
BThen the quests
- Play a full game without illegal moves
- Win material and drop the captured piece back
- Promote three different pieces in one game
Same shape of evening, different thing to hold at the end. Or follow a tag sideways.
