WONDER #2714: Have You Ever Played Shogi?

Question 1 of 3

This Wonder was mostly about...

  1. which board game is the best to play in your free time.
  2. how to design your own board game for fun with friends and family.
  3. how to play shogi and how it is similar to and different from chess.
  4. the history of shogi and the lives of world shogi champions.

Question 2 of 3

Both shogi and chess grew from an ancient game called _______________.

  1. checkers
  2. chaturanga
  3. mancala
  4. scattergories

Question 3 of 3

Which is NOT true about the game of shogi, according to this Wonder?

  1. In shogi, the object is to capture the other side’s king.
  2. Shogi includes pieces such as the pawn, rook, and knight.
  3. Shogi pieces can be promoted if they reach the other side’s promotion zone.
  4. Shogi pieces come in two colors (black and white).

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