# Gosen (語戦) — Online Japanese Word Battles

> Online Japanese Word Battles (iPhone/iPad app by Penzo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gosen/id6809047683 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Penzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/502622543)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Word
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-10-13
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gosen/id6809047683/reviews.md

## What is Gosen (語戦)?

Challenge another player to a battle of Japanese words.

Gosen (語戦) is a turn-based word game played entirely with hiragana. Place tiles on the board to create connected words, claim bonus squares and build the highest score before the game ends.

Transform eligible tiles using small kana or dakuten to uncover new possibilities. Every move can extend an existing word, create crossings and turn a carefully placed tile into a high-scoring play.

PLAY ONLINE
Find an opponent through matchmaking or invite a specific player by username. Gosen’s turn-based format lets you play at your own pace, while notifications let you know when it is your turn.

BUILD YOUR SCORE
Use double- and triple-letter squares to increase individual tile values. Double- and triple-word squares can transform a well-planned word into a decisive move.

MANAGE YOUR TILES
Exchange unwanted tiles, pass when no useful move is available or resign a game you cannot finish. Points from tiles remaining on each rack are adjusted when the game ends.

FEATURES
• Online matches against other players
• Matchmaking and username invitations
• Words formed entirely with hiragana
• Small-kana and dakuten tile controls
• Letter and word bonus squares
• Player ratings and match history
• Turn notifications
• English and Japanese interfaces
• Light and dark appearance
• Support for iPhone and iPad

Choose your tiles carefully, connect your words and claim victory in 語戦.

A free account and internet connection are required to play.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-11

- You can now view remaining tiles by tapping on the "remaining tiles" text
- Bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-27

Added tutorial on the board screen
Bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-21

Improved friends list
Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2026-09-21

No release notes.

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