# Hexaki: Chess, Xiangqi, Go, AI — Shogi, Janggi, Makruk & Baduk

> Shogi, Janggi, Makruk & Baduk (iPhone/iPad app by Pham Viet Duc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexaki-chess-xiangqi-go-ai/id6823277387 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pham Viet Duc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133153985)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 79 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-11-06
- Data updated: 2026-11-07

## What is Hexaki?

Welcome to Hexaki — the ultimate 6-in-1 classic strategy board game collection crafted in a refined obsidian-and-gold aesthetic. Challenge an adaptive Grandmaster AI offline across the world’s greatest mind sports: Western Chess, Xiangqi (Chinese Chess), Baduk / Go, Shogi (Japanese Chess), Janggi (Korean Chess), and Makruk (Thai Chess).

Whether you are a tournament player sharpening your endgame calculation or a newcomer discovering traditional Asian chess variants for the first time, Hexaki delivers authentic rules, an ultra-clean board-first layout, and deep tactical play in one unified app.

6 CLASSIC STRATEGY BOARD GAMES IN 1 APP

• Western Chess (International Chess — 8×8):
Play full FIDE-standard Chess with castling, en passant, pawn promotion, checkmate, stalemate, 50-move rule, threefold repetition, and insufficient material detection.

• Xiangqi (Chinese Chess / Cờ Tướng / 象棋 — 9×10):
Cross the Chu-Han River and command Chariots, Horses, and Cannons inside the Nine-Point Palace. Features strict enforcement of Flying General, Perpetual Check, and Perpetual Chase rules.

• Baduk / Go (Weiqi / 囲碁 / 바둑 — 9×9, 13×13, 19×19):
Play on fast 9×9, tactical 13×13, or full 19×19 grids. Supports both Japanese Territory and Chinese Area scoring, Ko and Superko detection, Komi, dead-stone marking, and live territory estimation.

• Shogi (Japanese Chess / 将棋 — 9×9):
Experience dynamic Komadai captured-piece drops and promotion zones. Command the Dragon King (+R) and Dragon Horse (+B) with full validation for Nifu (Two Pawns), Uchifuzume (Drop-Pawn Mate), and Sennichite repetition.

• Janggi (Korean Chess / 장기 — 9×10):
Choose from all 4 official tournament Ma-Sang formations (Inner, Outer, Left, or Right Elephant). Includes Palace diagonal slides, Cannon jump-and-capture rules, Bikjang (Facing Generals), Pass turn, and 1.5 Komi material scoring.

• Makruk (Thai Chess / หมากรุกไทย — 8×8):
Master the ancient Southeast Asian chessboard where Bia (Pawns) start on the 3rd rank and promote to Bia Ngai on the 6th rank. Includes authentic Board-Honor and Piece-Honor endgame counting rules.

KEY FEATURES BUILT FOR STRATEGY PLAYERS

• 3 Adaptive AI Difficulty Tiers + Custom Depth:
Select Novice, Expert, or Grandmaster directly from the sleek Home screen segmented bar, or fine-tune calculation depth in match settings.

• Board-First Minimalist HUD & Live Evaluation Bar:
Focus completely on the board with compact top and bottom player strips, an ultra-slim real-time AI evaluation indicator, instant tactical move hints, undo, and step-by-step post-game replay.

• Beginner-Friendly Dual Piece Sets:
Learn traditional calligraphy (Hanzi, Kanji, Hangul, and Thai script emblems) with clear international piece badges and built-in interactive rulebooks.

• 12 Display Languages & 100% Offline Play:
Switch seamlessly between English, Vietnamese, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Norwegian, Irish, Swedish, Danish, and Finnish — anytime, anywhere, with automatic match saving.

Step into Hexaki today and master six timeless traditions of strategy!

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Grandmaster Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


## Is Hexaki safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Hexaki.

## Is Hexaki legit?

Hexaki: Chess, Xiangqi, Go, AI appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Hexaki is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-11-07

No release notes.

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