# Onitama: Sensei's Path

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2017
- **BGG Rating**: 7.8
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 10-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.79 / 5
- **Designers**: Shimpei Sato
- **Artists**: Jun Kondo, Mariusz Szmerdt, Sayuri Romei
- **Publishers**: Arcane Wonders, Maldito Games, Pegasus Spiele, Studio Supernova
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Expansion for Base-game
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Hand Management

## Verdict
Essential for those who have mastered the base game and want new layers of strategy. The highlight is the total renewal of the tactical experience.Drastically increases variabilityIncludes rare promotional cardsMaintains the original simplicityVery easy to integrateRequires the base game to playDoesn't change core mechanicsRECOMMENDED

## Description
You know that feeling when you've memorized every move in Onitama and want something new to surprise your opponent? That's exactly where Sensei's Path comes in. This expansion doesn't change the basic rules of the game—which are already brilliant in their simplicity—but it injects a generous dose of variability into the board. The pack brings 16 new movement cards, including some that were exclusive to Dice Tower's Kickstarter campaigns, now available for everyone.

In practice, you simply shuffle these new cards in with the original deck. This completely alters the dynamics of the matches, as the combinations of movements available to each player change. If you previously had a 'set' strategy to beat your friend, you'll now have to deal with new attack and defense patterns that can flip the game in the blink of an eye. It's as if the master (the Sensei) is teaching new combat techniques to his students.

The game remains that fast tactical duel, where the goal is to capture the opponent's piece or force them into your territory. Onitama's beauty has always been this balance between hand management (since you pass the used card to your opponent) and precise positioning on the grid. With Sensei's Path, this 'puzzle' becomes more complex and interesting, requiring you to adapt your game reading in real-time. If you already enjoy the modern and minimalist chess vibe of the base game, this expansion is the perfect upgrade to keep the experience fresh and challenging for much longer, without the annoyance of giant manuals or convoluted rules.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base game to play?
Yes! Sensei's Path is just an expansion with cards; you need the board and pieces from the original Onitama.

### Do the rules change with the expansion?
No. The way you play is the same; you just have more movement card options to draw from.

### How many cards are in the pack?
There are 16 new movement cards in total.

### Does the game become harder?
The basic complexity remains the same, but the variability increases, requiring more tactical adaptation during the match.

### Who do you recommend this expansion for?
For those who play Onitama frequently and feel that the matches are becoming repetitive.

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