rabbit.reviews70Consensus score
How strongly 2 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
Buy it if
- Randomized martial arts move cards ensure every game is unique
- 15-20 minute play time, fast enough for multiple rounds
- Deep strategic depth despite simple rules
Skip it if
- Two players only, not suitable for larger groups
- Abstract theme may not appeal to everyone
- Competitive format can be frustrating for beginners
“Martial arts styling, accessible gameplay, deep strategy, and randomization for replay value, Onitama has it all! We were instantly hooked on this clever strategy game for two.”WIRED
What owners love
- Randomized martial arts move cards ensure every game is unique
- 15-20 minute play time, fast enough for multiple rounds
- Deep strategic depth despite simple rules
- Excellent training for spatial reasoning and forward planning
The recurring gripe
- Two players only, not suitable for larger groups
- Abstract theme may not appeal to everyone
- Competitive format can be frustrating for beginners
What the labs found
Martial arts styling, accessible gameplay, deep strategy, and randomization for replay value, Onitama has it all! We were instantly hooked on this clever strategy game for two.