The location that appeared in the anime is now the stage! “Aim for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba! The strongest soldier! ” An interesting board game that both children and adults can enjoy while incorporating the image of the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”[Advance play report]

Aniplex is releasing the board game “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Aim!” The strongest soldier! ” will be released for Nintendo Switch on April 25, 2024.

This work is a board game based on the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.”

Up to four people can enjoy the characters and stages that appeared in the anime together through mini-games and more.

The gameplay is very different from the demon-slaying action game “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hinokami Kepputan” released in 2021, and when I first heard about it, I was like, “Oh…?”, but in reality… When I played the game, I found that even as a Demon Slayer fan who owns all the volumes of the original work, I was able to enjoy the game’s original cool production, as well as mini-games that successfully recreated the world of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Ta.

In this article, we will introduce “Aim for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba!” The strongest soldier! We bring you a play report of “.

◆Aim to become the strongest demon slayer!
First, let’s briefly introduce the rules of this game.

This work is a board game that can be played by up to 4 people. Players aim to become the strongest “demon slayer” by rolling the dice and aiming for the demons that appear on the board.

Along the way, you earn promotion points by completing missions (mini-games) assigned to you each turn, and the player with the highest rank and the most promotion points wins as the “strongest soldier.”

As you can see from the introduction so far, this work is entirely based on a board game. Therefore, even small children and people who are not good at games can enjoy the content. However, just because it’s easy doesn’t mean it’s a light game. This work was littered with points that fans of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” would enjoy.

For example, the characters that can be used include the main character Kamado Tanjiro, as well as demon slayers such as Giyu Tomioka, Anjuro Rengoku, Mitsuri Kanroji, and Muichiro Tokito, who appeared in the “Swordsmith’s Village” arc that was aired last year. Even the pillars of the squad can be used.

Each character has their own “Soldier Dice” that can be used as the game progresses, such as dice that consistently give big numbers and dice that allow you to earn Corps coins (money) that can be used to purchase items. It has various special effects.

You can choose your favorite character from a total of 12 characters, or you can choose based on the character’s characteristics. You can play with Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke by combining characters with your friends, or you can try matching up the pillar members.

If you don’t have enough players, you can also play on a computer, and you can choose from “Easy,” “Normal,” “Strong,” and “Pillar” difficulty levels. This time, we installed a “normal” computer and tried out the game with Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and Giyu.

When you start the game, you roll the dice and determine the order of play based on the highest roll.

In addition to familiar elements from board games, such as blue squares where squadron coins increase or decrease, red squares, and squares where items can be purchased, there are also training squares where you can earn promotion points, hidden squares where Goto-san will present you with items, etc. , there are various types of trout.

◆Lots of mini-games to enjoy “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”!
Once everyone has finished rolling the dice, a mini-game event will occur. There are a wide variety of games, from simple games where you simply match the timing to action games that involve deep reading. Players who win will be able to obtain squadron coins, which will give them an advantage in the rest of the game.

It also includes a wealth of original mini-games with the motif of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” that cannot be experienced with other board games. This is something that fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will also enjoy.

This time, let’s pick up one mini-game from among them and introduce it. Its name is “Sneak Sword Strike”. The story is about Inosuke making a Japanese sword jagged without the swordsmith Tetsuanamori noticing.

I hit the button repeatedly when Tetsuanamori wasn’t looking. It’s a thrilling game where you let go of your hand when you’re about to be noticed.

The important thing is how much you can hit the sword without being noticed, and if you are noticed, you will get angry and yell, “I’ll kill you, you bastard!” and it’s sure to get exciting!

In addition to “Sneaking the Sword,” there are also mini-games in which you support Tanjiro as he trains with full concentration, and a game in which you run through the Tsuzumi House. It has been.

Rather than just aiming for the goal, the player can experience the growth of the character along with the player by completing mini-games as missions, making the game even more enjoyable.

◆Battle against “Oni” in which all players take on the challenge
As you progress through the game and arrive at your first destination, the board changes to “night”.

Then, a demon will appear on the board. The surroundings changed completely, and the atmosphere suddenly became frightening. The mass and stage gimmicks will also be changed to night specifications.

On this night turn, we will head towards the demon’s location.

On the way, there will be demons that will block your way, so defeat them and challenge the bosses of the board.

By the way, during the night turn, Nezuko, who cannot act during the day, will help the lowest ranked player as a support character. Players will be able to use Nezuko’s powerful dice, and together with Nezuko, they can grab a chance to turn the tables.

When you reach the boss demon, it’s finally a boss battle. In the battle against the demons, four players will fight together and subdue the demons, making good use of the Nintendo Switch Pro controller and Joy-Con. If you successfully defeat the demon, you can earn promotion points, making this an important battle that will make a difference in your ranking.

In addition, in the scene of defeating demons, techniques such as Tanjiro’s special move “Hinokami Kagura Hekira no Ten” and Rengoku-san’s “Flame Breath Secret Technique Kuno-kata Rengoku” appear in powerful animations. The production was so cool that even I, myself, forgot about the battle with the demons and was completely absorbed in it.

◆Game board that reproduces the world view of the anime
Now that we have introduced the general flow of this game, we will now introduce a game board that recreates the world view of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.”

The stages that appear are made up of boards that appeared in the story of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”, such as “Ichi no Butai”, which is based on “Asakusa” and “Fujisoyama” from the beginning of the story. I was impressed by the fact that not only were there buildings that appeared in the anime, but characters with connections to each stage appeared at events, making it a must-see for fans.

For example, in the Sanno Stage, which is the motif of this “Mugen Train Edition”, there is a gimmick that allows you to move around the stage on a Mugen Train. You can get an advantage in the game by boarding the train and taking shortcuts.

In addition, the Go no Butai, which is based on the “Swordsmith’s Village Arc,” will feature mini-games for one player, and special training for the Enichi Zero Type Battle. If you successfully complete the challenge, you will earn promotion points. However, it is not always possible to receive special training, and students are often refused.

The feature of this work is that each map is studded with elements reminiscent of the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” such as Urokodaki-san, Tamayo, and Yushiro helping you with the game, and the ability to ride the Mugen Train. . While playing the game, you can fully enjoy the world view of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”, and being able to play while recalling the story has become an irresistible point for fans.

This work was a board game that could be easily enjoyed by anyone from children to adults, as well as fans of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” including a wide variety of mini-games and battles against demons in which all players can take on the challenge. The production that allows you to experience the world of the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” was impressive, and even I, a Demon Slayer fan, was very excited.

In addition, people who like “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” will definitely enjoy the ability to go on an adventure with the soldiers and enjoy the effects unique to the game. It also has reverse elements and unique elements not found in other board games, so you should be able to enjoy playing with your friends and family. If you are interested, why not try playing and aim to become the strongest Demon Slayer Corps?

“Aim for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba! The strongest soldier! ” will be released on April 25, 2024. The price is 6,380 yen (tax included) for both the package version and the download version. In addition, store-specific purchase benefits are also available. For more information, please check the official website.