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EPISODE · Oct 14, 2019 · 20 MIN

Side Quest: Shogi

from Which Game First: A Board Game Podcast · host Which Game First

In this new Side Quest episode, Joe and Mike delve into the history of Shogi or Japanese Chess. The evolution of what we might call grid-based board games has had many twists and turns along the way, from the Gupta Empire of classical India to chess, checkers, reversi and other games we now find familiar. […]

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In this new Side Quest episode, Joe and Mike delve into the history of Shogi or Japanese Chess. The evolution of what we might call grid-based board games has had many twists and turns along the way, from the Gupta Empire of classical India to chess, checkers, reversi and other games we now find familiar. The Japanese game of Shogi, with one of the most exotic twists in this long and fascinating evolution, has reached the United States and may be about to enjoy a resurgence. Sources: Japanese Chess: The Game of Shogi, by Trevor Leggett; © 1993, 2009 by Charles E. Tuttle Publishing Co. Trevor Leggett: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Leggett www.shogidojo.net/ (Shogi Club 24) www.shogi.net www.playok.com (site for playing shogi and other games online)

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