# Kakinoki Shogi :Japanese Chess

> Japanese chess game with AI, human vs. human, and computer vs. computer modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Yoshikazu Kakinoki.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakinoki-shogi-japanese-chess/id301163765 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yoshikazu Kakinoki](https://appshunter.io/developer/299139132)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2011-11-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakinoki-shogi-japanese-chess/id301163765/reviews.md

## What is Kakinoki Shogi?

Shogi is a Japanese version of chess.
A player can use (drop) captured pieces.
This rule makes this game complicated and profound.
There are 10 million players and a few hundred professional players in Japan.

Features:
- Human vs. computer, human vs. human, computer vs. computer.
- 7 levels of computer play.
- Handicap games.
- Choose Western or Japanese pieces.
- Show the legal moves of the selected piece.
- Hint
- Show score option
- Game log.
- Undo of moves.
- Save/Load game file.
- Send game record by mail.
- Show history of moves.
- Help about Shogi rules.

## Key features

- Human vs. computer, human vs. human, computer vs. computer modes
- 7 levels of computer play
- Handicap games
- Western or Japanese piece styles
- Legal move display
- Game log and move history
- Save/Load game functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakinoki-shogi-japanese-chess/id301163765/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 999手までしか出来ない。

*2020-08-28*

柿木さんに不具合報告しました。
9999手まで改修してくてると思いますが
時間が掛かるのかなぁ。

### 5/5 — 素晴らしい

*2019-06-05*

私は自称アマ初段ですがレベル4での勝率は一割未満。どんどん指すことでだんだん自分も強くなったような気がします。

### 4/5 — 今後もバージョンUPに期待

*2018-05-14*

LVが1つ増えたので星も1つ増やしました。ローカルで動作する将棋アプリの中では強い方だと思います。

>以下は過去レビュー
コメントにある通り有段者には物足りない感じ。数年前のAI将棋や東大将棋と比べてもかなり劣る。まぁ値段が違うけど。。

### 1/5 — 突然

*2015-09-23, version 2.50*

英語表示に変わってしまい使いずらい。
阿呆じゃん

### 4/5 — なぜか英語モードに

*2015-09-18, version 2.50*

iOSは日本語モードなのに、この将棋だけ英語モードでわけわかりません。。
この将棋アプリ好きなので、ぜひメンテナンスお願いします。

### 1/5 — バグ

*2015-07-20, version 2.50*

先手:com 後手:人間で対局中に先手を人間に入れ替えるとバグります。
ほかの方も言われていますが、バグの修正をよろしくお願いします。

### 3/5 — 持将棋は？

*2015-04-14, version 2.50*

持将棋は無いのでしょうか？設定をお願いします。

### 1/5 — 馬鹿しかいないの！

*2015-04-03, version 2.50*

馬鹿じゃないの？
レベルという言葉わからないの？

### 1/5 — バグ直せ

*2014-11-12, version 2.50*

いい加減、勝手に画面拡大するバグ直せ

### 4/5 — いいです

*2014-10-26, version 2.40*

毎日使っています。
音量調整が効かない事、マナーモードにするとヘッドホンにも音声が出なくなる事が不満です。

## Frequently asked questions about Kakinoki Shogi

### What is Kakinoki Shogi?

Kakinoki Shogi is a digital implementation of Shogi, the Japanese version of chess. It offers various play modes and features to enhance the gameplay experience.

### Can I play Kakinoki Shogi offline?

Yes, Kakinoki Shogi can be played offline. You can engage in human vs. computer or computer vs. computer matches without an internet connection.

### Does Kakinoki Shogi have multiplayer?

Yes, Kakinoki Shogi supports human vs. human gameplay, allowing two players to compete on the same device.

### How difficult is the computer opponent in Kakinoki Shogi?

Kakinoki Shogi offers 7 levels of computer play, ranging from easy to challenging, allowing players to select a difficulty that suits their skill level.

### What are the pricing details for Kakinoki Shogi?

Kakinoki Shogi is a paid application, priced at $4.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### How often is Kakinoki Shogi updated?

The latest version of Kakinoki Shogi was released on November 17, 2020. While updates may not be frequent, the app is stable and offers a complete Shogi experience.

### What devices is Kakinoki Shogi available on?

Kakinoki Shogi is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### Does Kakinoki Shogi have ads?

No, Kakinoki Shogi is ad-free. As a paid application, it does not contain any advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.00 — 2020-11-17

- Officially support iPhone X / XR / XS Max.
- Fixed a bug: Wrong pieces if Zoomed display on iOS 14 for iPhone X etc.

### 2.60 — 2015-09-24

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

- Fixed a bug (Menus were in English on iOS 9 in Japanese environment).

### 2.50 — 2014-10-27

- Support iPhone 6.

### 2.40 — 2014-02-13

- Support iOS 7.

### 2.33 — 2013-06-01

- Add Level 8
- Long press the center to flip.

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## More apps by Yoshikazu Kakinoki

- [5x5 Shogi (MiniShogi) K55](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5x5-shogi-minishogi-k55/id299139129)
- [Shogi Kifu](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-kifu/id302532668)
- [Kakinoki Shogi for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kakinoki-shogi-for-ipad/id373258797)

All apps by Yoshikazu Kakinoki: https://appshunter.io/developer/299139132

## Related topics

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