Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba Sweep the Board, a new virtual board game, was released for the Nintendo Switch on April 26, 2024. It is the latest Demon Slayer franchise offering to hit the market and promises a fun and relaxed experience for fans of all ages. The gameplay isn’t simple, when compared to, say, Monopoly GO, but it is quite fleshed out and serves as a great way for fans to delve deeper into mangaka Koyoharu Gotouge’s world.

The new Demon Slayer game has good potential for success. The franchise has become something of a cult phenomenon since Ufotable’s anime started, and with Season 4, the Hashira Training arc, set to launch on May 12, 2024, it's a great time for a Demon Slayer side project. While they wait for the anime to launch, those on the Nintendo Switch might want to spend some time with the new virtual board game.

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Demon Slayer Sweep the Board Gameplay Features

Number of Players in Demon Slayer Sweep the Board

Demon Slayer’s new board game is aptly named as players can sweep the floor with even the Twelve Kizuki demons like Gyutaro and Akaza if they work together. The board game can be played solo or with up to four players. It offers offline play via different controllers, local wireless play via separate Nintendo Switch consoles, and Online Play will require a Nintendo Switch Online Membership as well.

How Does Demon Slayer Sweep the Board Work?

The new Demon Slayer board game has a very simple goal: defeat demons and amass the most Rank Points by the end. Players can choose from among 12 Slayers, with one mystery character locked at the start. The list includes protagonist Tanjiro Kamado, along with pals Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, and the Hashiras. Apart from the non-selected roster, Nezuko and other characters appear during the game as allies.

The virtual Demon Slayer board game has multiple levels of difficulty that have a strong influence on the game. Once players are ready to start, they must choose a board from among the five options present. Each consists of one or more popular locations from the franchise, like the Swordsmith Village, Tsuzumi Mansion, Mt. Natagumo, the Mugen Train, the Yoshiwara Entertainment District where Zenitsu showed great Thunder Breathing Techniques, and more.

Once players have made their choice, the game starts. During the day, one player has to reach the Destination Space to make it nighttime. While they play, they will encounter several minigames, aka Skill Training, that will help earn Slayer Coins. At night, they have to finish fighting demons at Greater Demon spots for daytime to come again. The fights feature great animations, like Slayer Tanjiro Kamado's Water Breathing Techniques. Based on the “meter” when one steps on the harmful spaces, this can either be a direct fight or some chase/investigative sequences beforehand. There are also several key spaces in Demon Slayer’s new virtual board game:

Board Spaces

Function

Kakushi Space
  • Kakushi Goto offers one item for free. List includes Training Gourd, Total Concentration Dice, Double Dice, Relocation Notice, Deluxe Onigiri, and more.

Red Space
  • Deducts some Slayer Coins.

Gourd Breaker Training
  • Earn Slayer Coins using a wheel.

Blue Space
  • Adds some Slayer Coins.

Shop
  • Buy items using Slayer Coins.

Destination Space
  • Turn cycle to night or into day by fighting Greater Demon.

Why Demon Slayer Sweep the Board Merits Fan Attention

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The new Demon Slayer board game is a great offering for hardcore fans of the franchise or those just starting out. The gameplay is quite simple and yet detailed enough to offer hours of fun, especially when they get to choose from Demon Slayer's best written characters. The number and types of Skill Training minigames present serve as treats as well. The game can be played against CPU or with friends, and the developers have invested enough material for repeated games. There may be some glitches present, but the overall player experience with movement and button functionalities is well-optimized.

Additionally, players can refresh their main gameplay experience in Demon Slayer Sweep the Board, by going through the Raffle mode and using Kimetsu Tablets. Through it, they can unlock Stamps, Avatar Image, Battle Attire, Wallpapers, and Frames. They can also trade unique Player Cards featuring Tanjiro and the best Hashiras in Demon Slayer and build up a great collection.

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8.6/10
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Adventure
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Release Date
April 6, 2019
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Based on Koyoharu Gotouge's shonen manga, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is an action anime set in Japan during the early 20th century. Seeking revenge for the murder of his family while also looking to save his sister, Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps as they try to eradicate Demons led by Muzan.

Network
Adult Swim
Main Genre
Animation
Studio
ufotable
Creator
Koyoharu Gotoge
Seasons
4
Japanese Title
Kimetsu no Yaiba
Based On
Manga
Number of Episodes
63
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix
MyAnimeList Score
8.26 (Hashira Training Arc)