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Onimaru
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Onimaru

Designed by Stephen Avery, Michael Mihealsick

Published by Penguin & Panda Productions

Casual Flow: 15 Min Teach

Players

1-4

Community Snapshot

Medium-Light complexity
60–90 min
2.8 on BGG (64)
Some text

Language Editions

English

Categories

Fantasy
Set in magical worlds with mythical creatures, spells, and quests.
Fighting
Direct combat between players or factions — tactical battles and confrontation.
Mythology
Draws from ancient myths and legends — gods, heroes, and epic tales.

How It Plays

Cooperative Game

Everyone works together against the game itself — you win or lose as a team, so get ready to strategize together!

Dice Rolling

You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!

Modular Board

The board is made of separate pieces arranged differently each game — no two setups are ever quite the same.

Simultaneous Action Selection

Everyone chooses their action at the same time and reveals together — no waiting around, and plenty of surprises.

Solo / Solitaire Game

You can play this one all by yourself — perfect for a quiet evening when you want a fun challenge on your own.

Variable Player Powers

Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.

About This Game

A shadow rises over ancient Japan. Each night, storied terrors emerge from a dark gate to ravage the countryside. As all hope seems lost, a group of heroes stand together to fight back the Oni and their endless hordes.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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Expansions & Related

2 Expansions

Onimaru: Heroes From Faraway Lands

Onimaru: Heroes From Faraway Lands

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Onimaru: Legendary Foes

Onimaru: Legendary Foes

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Play Time

60-90 min

Complexity

2.5 / 5

Rating

2.8

Year

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