Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Sweep the Board! showcases its party gameplay

Co-publishers Sega, Aniplex and developer CyberConnect2 shared a new gameplay for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Sweep the Board!, their new party game.

The new video shows off the core gameplay, as well as its minigames and events that can be played with up to 4 players. The game is set in numerous locations from the anime, including: Tsuzumi Mansion, Mt. Natagumo, and the Mugen Train.

Players also get to see the “Demon Slayer Dice” – each Demon-Slayer swordsman has their own set of dice that have unique and special effects for each character. Once used, a cooldown timer for 3 turns starts. If a different character joins your group, you can use their Demon Slayer Dice too.

Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the gameplay:

DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA TURNS INTO A BOARD GAME

The landmarks from the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, such as Mount Fujikasane 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 swordsman!

Features

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 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 swordsman!

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!