# CatchTheLionWars

> Online chess variant on a 3x4 board, easy to learn, strategically deep. (iPhone/iPad app by HEROZ.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchthelionwars/id598846698 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HEROZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/463257939)
- Category: Games, Education, Board, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 154 MB
- Languages: Japanese
- Released: 2013-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchthelionwars/id598846698/reviews.md

## What is CatchTheLionWars?

This is the first time you can play "Catch the Lion" online against human players.
"Catch the Lion" is a very cute chess variant played on a 3x4 board and even a little kid can learn how to play within a minute.
However, the game is more profound than meets the eye, so it's also good for those who love to think hard.

Also, this game is called "dobutsushogi(doubutsushogi)" in Japan.

■voice
nanahira(ななひら)

© HEROZ, Inc.
© Madoka Kitao Maiko Fujita 2013

## Key features

- Online multiplayer
- Cute chess variant
- 3x4 board gameplay
- Easy to learn
- Deep strategy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30days premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| significantly weakened opponent selection (30 days) | $4.99 | one-time |
| LionKing1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| LionKing13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| LionKing27 | $19.99 | one-time |
| LionKing44 | $29.99 | one-time |
| LionKing77 | $49.99 | one-time |
| LionKing133 | $79.99 | one-time |
| LionKing166 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchthelionwars/id598846698/reviews.md

### 2/5 — アプリが開けない

*2026-04-07*

普段は楽しく活用させていただいてますが、まずアプリが開きません。遊べる様にしてください

### 1/5 — 意味わからん

*2026-02-08*

先手は負け確だし、
まだ試合できるのに勝手に負けにされる意味わからん

### 1/5 — ともだちと対局

*2025-11-10*

友達対局では1日の対局可能数に含まれないと書いてますが、可能数が上限になりました。と出て対戦できません。どういうことでしょうか？

### 1/5 — 終わってるわ🤮

*2025-10-15*

操作がムズいし、広告も多いし、バグるし重い終わってる入れない方がいい

### 5/5 — Cute but small game.

*2025-10-02*

.

### 5/5 — Pinnacle of gaming

*2025-07-05*

Genuine peak, cute visuals, amazing sound design, fun  collectables through animal positions, great gameplay and simplification of shogi. download now

### 1/5 — ごみ

*2025-04-04*

I日の上限があるのがゴミ

### 5/5 — バグ？アプリが起動しません

*2025-01-15*

アプリを起動しようとしても、画面が暗いままフリーズした後に落ちます。
改善お願いします。

### 3/5 — 大会…

*2024-10-30*

三ヶ月に一度でもいいので、大会の開催を約束してください
お願いします

### 1/5 — 大会がなくなりただの暇つぶしゲーになった

*2024-10-10*

なぜ大会なくなった？これの報酬でキシンとかもゲットできるからかこれ好きだったんだけど...
これが無くなるとただの暇つぶしゲームになりました。棋士団的なやつもないし...

まあ、よかった点、悪かった点をまとめときます

【よかった点】
・将棋より倍させる
・将棋とは違った感じで楽しめる
・ライオンキングが強い
・アバターもいい

【悪かった点】
・後手が必勝。何かのハンデをくれたらよかったなあ。
・時間が少ない。まあ、盤面に八個しかコマがないなら仕方がないのかも。
・大会が無くなった。これによりさらに過疎ゲーに。これにお金をかける意味もなくなった。

ていうことでまとめました。
今日で私はこのゲームをやめます。

ありがとうございました。🙇

## Frequently asked questions about CatchTheLionWars

### What is CatchTheLionWars?

CatchTheLionWars is an online multiplayer version of a cute chess variant played on a 3x4 board. It's known as 'dobutsushogi' in Japan and is easy to learn but offers strategic depth.

### Is CatchTheLionWars free to play?

Yes, CatchTheLionWars is free to download and play. It also includes in-app purchases.

### Can I play CatchTheLionWars offline?

The description focuses on playing online against human players, suggesting that offline play may not be a primary feature.

### What devices does CatchTheLionWars support?

CatchTheLionWars is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for CatchTheLionWars?

CatchTheLionWars has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young players and families.

### How often is CatchTheLionWars updated?

The latest version is 2.9.0, and the app was last updated on March 17, 2026. This indicates a history of updates.

### What do users think of CatchTheLionWars?

CatchTheLionWars has a rating of 4.3 stars from 6 ratings, suggesting a generally positive user reception.

### Does CatchTheLionWars have ads?

No, the application data indicates that CatchTheLionWars does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.9.0 — 2026-03-17

- Improved app stability
- Enhanced performance of some features
- Fixed minor bugs

### 2.8.7 — 2025-05-15

Update Libraries.

### 2.8.5 — 2024-05-22

Change from Twitter to X

### 2.8.4 — 2023-09-11

Bug fix.
Updating the libraries.

### 2.8.2 — 2021-01-29

Bug fix.
Updating the billing library.

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## More apps by HEROZ

- [Shogi Wars](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-wars/id496801169)

All apps by HEROZ: https://appshunter.io/developer/463257939

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