Onitama: Way of the Wind

About this expansion

Onitama: Way of the Wind is a two-player expansion for Onitama, with games lasting around 20 minutes. It brings a wind spirit to the contest between rival schools seeking to prove which has the dominant Art.

This time, the schools’ activity has attracted an indomitable wind spirit. The spirit is represented by a neutral game piece that enters the game as a new presence on the board, creating an additional layer of interaction between the players.

The wind spirit does not simply belong to either school. It will interfere with the students, introducing an unpredictable influence into the match. On occasion, however, this force may grant an unforeseen benefit, giving the expansion its distinctive balance of disruption and opportunity.

Way of the Wind adds new cards and a dedicated miniature to support this supernatural element. The included content features:

• 8 Wind Spirit Cards: Bat, Eagle, Hawk, Lion, Octopus, Rhinoceros, Scorpion, and Spider
• 2 New Move Cards: Goat and Sheep
• 1 Wind Spirit Miniature

With its neutral piece and wind spirit cards, Onitama: Way of the Wind changes the interaction surrounding the students without replacing the central contest between the two schools. Each match remains a focused two-player experience while gaining a new source of interference and unexpected assistance.

For players looking to add another layer to Onitama, this 2018 expansion combines a concise play time with fresh components and a striking new force. The wind spirit’s presence ensures that the schools are no longer the only influence shaping the contest for the dominant Art.