# Chinese Dark Chess King

> Popular Chinese board game combining luck and strategy, playable solo or with others. (iPhone/iPad app by Chuanming Chang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-dark-chess-king/id1108044086 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chuanming Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001571025)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2016-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-07-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-dark-chess-king/id1108044086/reviews.md

## What is Chinese Dark Chess King?

“Chinese Dark Chess”, or called  “Half Chess” is a very popular board game.
It is easy and fun, only needs few minutes to finish one round.
You need luck and strategy to win the game.
Everyone can enjoy this game.

The features of this APP:
◎	Smart AI engine inside. It can beat many similar APP.
◎	Can select difficulty level
◎	Provide the statistics of personal records
◎	Support Single Player mode (play with computer) and Two Players mode

## Key features

- Smart AI engine
- Selectable difficulty levels
- Personal record statistics
- Single Player mode
- Two Players mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-dark-chess-king/id1108044086/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 切

*2025-07-24, version 2.5.1*

你的包是怎麼樣啊？是開外掛嗎？又殺殺不掉而且你都不生東西在他旁邊我們都騎都不見了一個一個出來一個都不見2.2顆心是自己活該有玩具越來越少是你自己的問題你再不改這款遊戲可以下架

### 1/5 — 作弊都懶得掩飾

*2025-06-01, version 2.5.1*

在初盤階段，只要程式主動翻自己的兵卒旁邊的子，100%是我的將帥，我觀察了上百次了，你好歹也配點機率吧，90%，甚至99%都好啊，100%是連演都不演了，呵。

### 5/5 — 很好玩

*2025-04-24, version 2.5.1*

很好的益智遊戲，打發很多無聊的時間，玩起來很順暢，不會中途進廣告，一玩再玩也不厭倦。

### 4/5 — 音訊問題

*2025-04-16, version 2.5.1*

可以調整音訊權限設定嗎？不能同時聽音樂或是Podcast有點小扣分

### 1/5 — 他可以追我我就不能追他

*2025-03-16, version 2.5.1*

什麼邏輯？

### 1/5 — 爛到爆的遊戲

*2025-02-08, version 2.5.1*

真是有夠爛又會作弊的遊戲！
爛到最高點，就是爛爛爛！

### 1/5 — 有負評嗎？給一星都嫌多！

*2025-02-04, version 2.5.1*

電腦靠翻牌作弊，有夠爛。

### 1/5 — 🫅

*2025-01-22, version 2.5.1*

難完死了破有戲

### 1/5 — 垃圾做牌遊戲

*2024-08-05, version 2.5.1*

我翻到帥的時候旁邊就是卒，翻到將的時候旁邊就是兵，真的做得超爛，而且每一句都ㄧ樣做牌連我哥那個高手都ㄧ直輸。我難度都條容易了還ㄧ直輸，垃圾遊戲難怪只有2.2顆星，我覺得能做得在好一點，這樣可能就不會只有2.2顆星了。

### 1/5 — 不要下載

*2024-07-23, version 2.5.1*

只會做弊的爛遊戲

## Frequently asked questions about Chinese Dark Chess King

### What is Chinese Dark Chess King?

Chinese Dark Chess King is a mobile application that allows you to play a popular Chinese board game known as 'Dark Chess' or 'Half Chess'. It's designed to be easy to learn and fun, offering a blend of luck and strategy for quick game rounds.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app features a smart AI engine that can be challenging, adjustable difficulty levels, statistics to track your personal records, and supports both single-player mode against the computer and two-player mode against another person.

### Is this app free to download and play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free gaming experience.

### What devices is Chinese Dark Chess King compatible with?

While specific operating system versions are not detailed, the application is designed for mobile devices, implying compatibility with most modern smartphones and tablets running Android or iOS.

### Who would enjoy playing this game?

This game is suitable for anyone who enjoys board games that require a mix of luck and strategic thinking. It's particularly appealing to those looking for a quick and engaging game that can be played alone or with friends.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.1 — 2022-03-08

1. modify some UI designs.
2. Fix some minor bugs

### 2.5.0 — 2017-11-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

1. Add option for "Auto Surrender"
2. Add UI layout for iPhone X

### 2.4.6 — 2017-09-05

1. Modify some UI designs
2. Add ads providers

### 2.3.4 — 2017-06-13

1. Add portrait mode supported
2. Modify difficulty setting

### 1.9.0 — 2016-07-29

1. Enhance AI for final phase
2. Fix bugs

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All apps by Chuanming Chang: https://appshunter.io/developer/1001571025

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