Shogi translates to "the generals' game." The distinctively Japanese shogi has novel rules unknown to other forms of chess.  The game takes on fascinating complexities and surprises not found in any other board game.

It is still played avidly in Japan and recently has been gaining popularity in other parts of the world.

The pieces are stored in hide-away drawers in this wooden table top set which measures Approx 27x23cm.

2 Players.

A Beautiful, Traditional and Addictive Strategy Game form Japan.

Shogi Vs Chess

(Western) Chess and Shogi (Japanese Chess) are both war games. When you capture an enemies piece in chess it is out of play, but in Shogi it becomes part of your side and can be used in your army.

Thus as Shogi progresses in the game, it increases the lines of play available (because of 'drops'). But in Chess as the game goes on, it gets more simplistic as there are less pieces to worry about. 

People who play Shogi generally find their Chess playing improving.

Jump to the Wiki for an excellent over view of Shogi Chess Strategies and Rules.