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Area Mover - A piece that can make a number of king-like movements up to its range, stopping if it captures before reaching it's range. An Area Mover cannot jump other pieces.

Igui - The ability of the Lion and other pieces to capture without moving.

Ranging Mover - A piece that can move an unlimited number of squares in a striaght line, until it encounters another piece or the edge of the board.

Step Mover - A piece that moves one square at a time.