Shobu

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I move stones backward?
Yes
Yes, you can move in all 8 directions.
Do I have all the components?
See the following rule(s) to find an answer to this question.
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Can stones go from one board to another?
No.
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Can I get my stones back?
No.
Once a stone is pushed off a board, it's out of the game permanently.
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Can I make the Aggressive move on my Homeboard?
Maybe.
Your Aggressive move can happen on your Homeboard, as long as it's on the different color Homeboard than your Passive move.
Can I make the Aggressive move on any board?
No.
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Can the Aggressive move be different from the Passive move?
No.
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Can I jump over stones?
No.
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Can I play the Passive move on any board?
No.
Only on one of your Homeboards.
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Can I push stones with the Passive move?
No.
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Do I have to play both moves?
Yes.
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Can I play the Aggressive move first?
You can start by planning the Aggressive move before you play, but always play your Passive move first.
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Can I move my own stone off the board?
No.
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How to setup the game?
See the following rule(s) to find an answer to this question.
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Do I need to push all opponent stones off the all boards?
No.
No, just any ONE of the four boards.
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Is there a tying turn?
No.
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