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. ※If you quit the game during a match, your win streak will be reset.

■ In-App Purchase (One-time purchase) Removes ads and unlocks exclusive icons.

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