Sixteen Musashi

A classic Japanese strategy board game—outsmart or surround your enemy!

■ The Tactical Battle of Old Japan
"Sixteen Musashi" (Jūroku Musashi) is a traditional Japanese board game believed to have originated in the Edo–Meiji period.

Once enjoyed as a pastime, this unique strategy game is now available on your smartphone. Experience a high-stakes battle of wits where every move counts.

Will you break the siege as Musashi, or close the trap as the Assassins?

【How to Play】
• This is a 1v1 asymmetric strategy game.
• Players take the roles of Musashi (first) or the Assassins (second).
• The winner of Rock-Paper-Scissors becomes Musashi (first).

■ Game Modes
Stage Mode: You can redo Rock-Paper-Scissors as many times as you like.
Oni Mode: After roles are decided by Rock-Paper-Scissors, you can switch sides once.

■ Movement Rules
Pieces move one step along the lines (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal).
Highlighted spaces indicate where a piece can move.
Pieces cannot overlap or jump over others.
※In Stage Mode, you can undo up to 3 times per game (1 time in Oni Mode).

■ Musashi’s Attack
Musashi captures Assassins by moving between two of them.
In some cases, multiple Assassins can be captured in a single move.

■ Win Conditions
Musashi: Capture 12 Assassins to win.
Assassins: Force Musashi to the edge and trap him.

【Game Features】
■ Strategic Mind Battles
Musashi captures by flanking enemies, while Assassins work together to surround him.
Every move can shift the balance between offense and defense.

■ Stage Mode
Clear stages to unlock new titles and icons!
Designed for both beginners and advanced players to enjoy at their own pace.

■ Rock-Paper-Scissors Role Selection
At the start of each match, your role (Musashi or Assassin) is decided by rock-paper-scissors.
Each role offers a completely different gameplay experience.

■ Unlockable Icons & Titles
Earn and customize icons, titles, and piece designs as you progress.
Special icons and titles can be obtained through winning streaks in Oni Mode.

■ Profile System
Set your player name
Choose your favorite icon, title, and piece design
Track your win rate

■ Ranking System
Total Wins Ranking
Oni Mode Win Streak Ranking
Musashi / Assassins Win Rankings
Time & Minimum Moves Ranking
Compete with players worldwide and earn special frames for top rankings!

■ Oni Mode
A high-difficulty mode for experienced players.
Challenge yourself with consecutive wins and test your true skill.
Earn exclusive icons that can only be obtained through winning streaks.
※If you quit the game during a match, your win streak will be reset.

Simple to learn, yet deeply strategic.
Master the art of tactics in “Sixteen Musashi”!