Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!: game overview trailer

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This April, a second game inspired by the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- series will be released on Nintendo Switch. It’s called Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board!, and like the name indicates, it’s a board game (not a fighting game, unlike the first one).

And today, SEGA has released a new trailer for the game, giving us a look at some of the boards and mini-games:

In the new video, fans are introduced to the core gameplay of Sweep the Board! which includes a look at some of the exciting minigames and events which can all be enjoyed with up to 4 players. All of this takes place on dynamic boards that are themed around memorable locations from the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime, including Tsuzumi Mansion, Mt. Natagumo, and the Mugen Train.

Players also get a look at the “Demon Slayer Dice” – each Demon-Slayer swordsman has their own set of dice that has unique special effects according to that character. Once used, a cooldown timer of 3 turns begins, so they will need to use this feature effectively. Finally, if a different character joins your group, you will be able to use their Demon Slayer Dice!

And finally, here’s some additional details about the game:

DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA TURNS INTO A BOARD GAME: The iconic landmarks from the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, such as Mount Fujikasane, Mugen Train, Tsuzumi Mansion and Asakusa, will appear as boards! Roll the dice to advance through the squares! Each board has a daytime and nighttime period. During the day, you will play events and mini-games to prepare for the night, where you will be searching for demons to defeat – aim to become a great Demon Slayer!

TAKE CONTROL OF ICONIC CHARACTERS: Players can choose from their favorite characters including Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the nine Hashira! Nezuko, who cannot be active during the day, appears as a support character to help the players throughout the game!

FIGHT DEMONS BY WAVING THE JOY-CON™: In mini-games where you fight demons such as the Hand Demon, you will be able to swing the Joy-Con™ like the Nichirin Sword to attack!

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board! (Switch) comes out on April 25th in Japan, and April 26th in North America and Europe!