Onoda
🐸 Dettagli da BoardGameGeek
Game info
Design & Art
Lingua & Editore
Pairs well with
Onoda – Thirty Years of Lonely War on a Forgotten Island
In Onoda, you play as Japanese soldier Hiroo Onoda, who hid for thirty years on Lubang Island without surrendering, convinced the war wasn't over. A solitaire board game that blends history, survival, and narrative, transforming each game into a journey through paranoia, resistance, and memory.
The challenge unfolds over six rounds of varying length, during which you'll gather resources, complete missions, and face events reminiscent of Onoda's real-life experiences: comical situations, dramatic moments, and a constant balancing act between physical health and mental stability. Every choice has consequences: will you be able to maintain your honor, keep your companions alive, and survive the perils of time?
Why Onoda is a unique gaming experience
- 🌴 True story : Relive the incredible story of the soldier who never surrendered.
- 🎴 Narrative solo gameplay : Each game tells a new story.
- ⚔️ Missions and events : between dangers, moral choices and strokes of luck.
- 🧠 Psychological tension : Balancing paranoia and health is vital.
- 🏅 Multiple endings : Become a hero… or sink into oblivion.
With accessible rules but a strong emotional component, Onoda is not just a solitaire wargame , but a playful portrait of human resilience. Each turn is a struggle between hope and despair, and victory lies in survival.
Are you ready to endure thirty years on a hostile island? Onoda puts you to the test.
Onoda
Product Details
🐸 HOW TO PLAY
Surviving thirty years away from the world.
Onoda is a solitaire board game that takes you into the jungles of Lubang Island, following in the footsteps of legendary soldier Hiroo Onoda. For thirty years, he lived through adventure, danger, comedy, and profound tragedy, demonstrating human resilience in the face of the harshest adversity.
A constant struggle against paranoia and survival.
The game unfolds over six rounds of varying length, during which you'll need to gather resources to avoid penalties, keep your team healthy, and undertake missions inspired by real events. Each round is a test of endurance, where health and sanity become your most precious resource.
Missions, honor and recognition.
Each completed mission will reward you with honor points, but your story will also be written by how you keep your companions alive and maintain the group's spirit. Only those who endure without succumbing to madness or disease will reach the end of the campaign and discover whether they will be remembered as heroes... or destined for oblivion.
A journey into the mind and the jungle.
Onoda isn't just a survival game: it's an experience that blends narrative, strategy, and introspection. Every choice weighs, every resource counts, and the tension builds with every turn, leading you to relive the incredible story of a man who never gave up.
🃏 SACHETS
73.5x105mm - Quantity 53
80.5x120.5mm - Quantity 12
The sleeve sizes listed are based on data from BoardGameGeek.com (BGG), the global board game community.
🐸 We at FroGames strive to provide useful information, but we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of the data reported.
We always encourage you to check them based on the edition and specific content of the game. 💬
✨ If you have any further questions, please contact us: we'll be happy to help!
REGULATION ENG
Download the Regulations Here
Onoda
Breathe slowly. In the jungle , even doubt makes noise.
A solo game of endurance, paranoia and weighty choices
Onoda – Thirty Years of Lonely War in the Jungle
Close your eyes: the smell of wet earth , the buzz of insects , leaves crunching under your boots. In the Lubang jungle, time is an invisible enemy. In Onoda, you're alone , with few resources and many shadows: do you trust the whispers in the trees? Is it a trap or a chance to survive one more night?
We don't tell you "it's immersive": it makes you feel it in your stomach . Every card is a sacrifice, every step is a calculated risk . Resist, gather, decide . And hope.
A narrative solitaire board game of survival and risky choices
Created by Francisco Gradaille and illustrated by Javi de Castro , Onoda is a solitaire board game that combines storytelling , push-your-luck , and resource management . In a sequence of missions and events inspired by real history, you must obtain supplies , contain paranoia , protect your department , and accumulate honor .
The title's strength is its tense decision-making loop : take risks to gain more, or play it safe and slowly burn yourself out? The setting is basic but powerful: few rules , plenty of atmosphere , and constant decisions that transform each game into a personal chronicle . For those looking for narrative solo games with high strategic tension and a historical theme that lingers in the mind.
We played it… with rain in the background 🐸
We put a rain sound on our headphones and started counting the rice as if it were real. No excess: Onoda takes you on a journey with small but very important choices . When you push your luck and it goes badly, you feel it ; when you snatch a turn from fate, you sigh . The components aren't spectacular: it's all in the head . And that's exactly why it works.
Other imported board games that immerse you in powerful stories:
📖 Winston: Nineteen Eighty-Four – A Solitary Narrative in the Style of Orwell
⚔️ The Battle of Versailles – An Asymmetric Duel Between Fashion and Prestige
🐻 Katmai: The Bears of Brooks River – Two-man area check… with hungry bears
🧪 Potions of Azerland – Alchemy, Market, and Simultaneous Choices
🌋 Oros – Divine Powers Among Volcanoes and Moving Mountains
🦙 Llama Llama – Secret Draft, Deduction, and Laughter
Flock Together – An Avian Cooperative Outside the Box
⚔️ Iliad – Myths and heroes in epic battles
🐫 Creature Caravan – Routes, Trades, and Desert Journeys
I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
FAQs
Read our FAQs page to learn more!
📸 Do the game images on the website exactly match the product I will receive?
The images on our site are often taken from BoardGameGeek (BGG) , the world's largest board game community. These photos are intended to give you an idea of the game, but may differ slightly from the version you receive, especially in the case of localized editions, reprints, or manufacturer updates.
The actual contents of the box always adhere to the specifications provided by the official publisher. If you have any questions or would like further details, please don't hesitate to contact us: we're passionate about board games and happy to help you choose the perfect game for you!
📦 Does the indicated contents correspond exactly to what I will find in the box?
We always indicate the contents of the box on the product sheet, but there may be small variations due to reprints, updated editions, or last-minute editorial changes.
💬 The information we report comes directly from the publishers and official distributors, but if uncommunicated changes occur, there may be discrepancies.
🎯 Our goal is to always provide you with an accurate and transparent description, but the actual contents of the box you receive always prevail .
Have questions or need confirmation on a detail? Talk to us! We're here to help you choose with confidence 🎲🧡
⏳ How do pre-orders work on FroGames?
Pre-orders allow you to reserve an upcoming game before it officially hits the market.
As soon as it arrives from the distributor, we'll ship it right to your home! 🚚✨💳
Payment is processed immediately upon ordering, so the game is reserved for you and no one else can steal it from you.
Sometimes distributors may notify us of delays or last-minute date changes: in these cases, we will update you promptly.
You deserve clarity and respect.
At FroGames, every order is a promise we cherish... even if the game is still on its way! 🧡🎁
If your pre-ordered game doesn't meet the free shipping threshold, no problem: just choose "Pick up in store" at checkout.
We'll contact you before shipping: you can decide whether to add more games to get free shipping, or just pay the shipping cost for the pre-ordered game. 🎯
🔒 Can I trust purchasing from FroGames?
Absolutely! FroGames is a project created with passion and care by true board game enthusiasts.
We are an Italian business, with a real headquarters, VAT number and a customer service that really responds 😊
📦 All games are new, original and sealed , shipped via tracked courier in 24/48 hours.
📬 You'll receive email updates, and we're always available to answer any questions you may have, before and after your purchase.
With us, you're not just an order number: you're a player, a collector, a dreamer. And we want to treat you as you deserve. 🧡🎲
🛠 What happens if there's a problem with my order?
We do our best to make every order perfect, but if something goes wrong—a damaged package, a missing game, or any other unexpected issue— don't worry: we're here for you!
💬 Write to us now and let's solve the problem together: we are people, not an automated call center.
📦 We can replace, refund, or find a suitable solution. The important thing is that you're satisfied.
For us it doesn't end with "thank you for the order" , but with "see you soon"