Shogi is a traditional Japanese board game, often referred to as Japanese chess. It is played on a 9x9 grid with each player controlling 20 pieces, including a king, rooks, bishops, and pawns. The objective is to checkmate the opponent's king, similar to chess. One unique feature of shogi is the ability to reuse captured pieces. When a player captures an opponent's piece, they can place it back on the board as their own, adding a strategic layer to the game. This makes shogi dynamic and often leads to complex and engaging gameplay.