A new Rilakkuma version of Taipa Shijo Shugi Reversi launches in Japan on November 1, 2026. Developed by Boku to Watashi to with board-game maker TRYBE, the two-player game brings the familiar rules of Reversi into a faster format.
The game will be available ahead of its general release at Game Market 2026 Autumn at Makuhari Messe on October 17 and 18. Each player receives five cards, then chooses how to use the card’s number, layout, direction, and position to place several pieces at once.
Taipa Shijo Shugi Reversi Rilakkuma includes 36 pieces, 20 cards, and one mat. It is designed for players aged six and up, takes about five minutes, and costs ¥3,500 before tax. The wider Taipa Shijo Shugi series also includes short-form Mahjong, Poker, Hanafuda, Hyakunin Isshu, and other games priced from ¥1,800 before tax.
About Taipa Shijo Shugi Reversi Rilakkuma
The back of the Taipa Shijo Shugi Reversi Rilakkuma mat features a large Rilakkuma illustration. The game costs ¥3,500 before tax.
Players receive five cards at random and decide which card to play and in what order. Taipa Shijo Shugi Reversi Rilakkuma is priced at ¥3,500 before tax.
Taipa Shijo Shugi Reversi Rilakkuma includes 36 pieces, 20 cards, and one mat. The two-player game takes about five minutes and costs ¥3,500 before tax.
Taipa Shijo Shugi Saiban is a fast debate game for three to five players, with a gavel and stand set plus 90 cards. It costs ¥3,500 before tax.
Taipa Shijo Shugi Mahjong reduces the standard tile count to 36 for a short game for two to four players. It costs ¥3,500 before tax.
Taipa Shijo Shugi Poker includes 28 cards and 18 chips for a two- to four-player game. The price is ¥3,500 before tax.
Taipa Shijo Shugi Hanafuda includes 48 hanafuda cards and 12 coin cards. The two-player game costs ¥1,800 before tax.
Taipa Shijo Shugi Hyakunin Isshu contains 36 cards for two to four players. It is priced at ¥1,800 before tax.
Taipa Shijo Shugi Handan “Elbow or Knee?” is a quick card game with 34 cards for two to ten players. It costs ¥1,800 before tax.
Taipa Shijo Shugi Name That Phenomenon includes 48 prompt cards, six whiteboard cards, and six markers. The price is ¥2,500 before tax.
The Rilakkuma collaboration adds character artwork across the pieces, cards, and mat, making the game suitable for both play and display. The back of the mat features a large Rilakkuma illustration, while the card system adds a quick tactical layer to the classic Reversi objective of surrounding and flipping opposing pieces.







Highlights
- Two-player Reversi with a play time of about five minutes.
- Players can place several pieces in one turn according to the selected card.
- Each player receives five cards and can rotate a card in 90-degree increments.
- Rilakkuma characters appear on the pieces, cards, and mat.
- The Rilakkuma Reversi game costs ¥3,500 before tax and is for ages six and up.
- Other Taipa Shijo Shugi games range from ¥1,800 to ¥3,500 before tax.
Game and Availability Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Taipa Shijo Shugi Reversi Rilakkuma |
| Menu / items | 36 pieces, 20 cards, one mat; two players; about five minutes; ages six and up |
| Period | Early sale: October 17–18, 2026. General release from November 1, 2026. |
| Release date | November 1, 2026 |
| Location | Game Market 2026 Autumn, Makuhari Messe Exhibition Halls 1–5, Booth Area-39; online store for general sales |
| Stores | Taipa Games online store; Game Market 2026 Autumn early-sale booth |
| Price | Taipa Shijo Shugi Reversi Rilakkuma: ¥3,500 before tax; Taipa Shijo Shugi Saiban: ¥3,500 before tax; Taipa Shijo Shugi Mahjong: ¥3,500 before tax; Taipa Shijo Shugi Poker: ¥3,500 before tax; Taipa Shijo Shugi Hanafuda: ¥1,800 before tax; Taipa Shijo Shugi Hyakunin Isshu: ¥1,800 before tax; Taipa Shijo Shugi Handan “Elbow or Knee?”: ¥1,800 before tax; Taipa Shijo Shugi Name That Phenomenon: ¥2,500 before tax |
| Official website | Taipa Shijo Shugi Reversi Rilakkuma online store |
Before you buy
- When can I buy Taipa Shijo Shugi Reversi Rilakkuma?
- It will be sold early at Game Market 2026 Autumn on October 17 and 18, 2026, before its general release on November 1, 2026.
- How much is Taipa Shijo Shugi Reversi Rilakkuma?
- The price is ¥3,500 before tax.
- Where can I get Taipa Shijo Shugi Reversi Rilakkuma?
- It will be available at the Game Market 2026 Autumn booth and through the Taipa Games online store.