# Kanazawa Shogi 2

> Popular Japanese Chess (Shogi) game with 300 AI difficulty levels and medal challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by UNBALANCE Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanazawa-shogi-2/id911654012 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [UNBALANCE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/358617691)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: $5.99 (on sale, was $6.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 74 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanazawa-shogi-2/id911654012/reviews.md

## What is Kanazawa Shogi 2?

Here comes 'Kanazawa Shogi 2', the most popular Shogi (Japanese Chess) game in Japan.   
This Shogi app is a sequel of the app 'Shogi Lv.100'

■What is 'Shogi' 
Shogi, also known as Japanese chess, is the most popular thinking game in Japan. Unlike chess, the captured pieces could be returned to the board to be used as a piece for the captured player.
Why don't you challenge this exciting Japanese game!
The Help feature within the game will help you understand the rules of Shogi.  

■Kanazawa Shogi 2 has 300 different levels of play from beginner to expert.
The thinking engine 'Kanazawa Shogi' has improved and the stronger levels are at the top level for games without network communication.
Also we have provided more levels for beginners to learn and enjoy this board game.

*The levels are set as:
Level 1-100    For beginners
Level 100-200  For intermediate (10k-1k) players
Level 200-300  For advanced (1d-3d) players

Of course, you can change the handicap for each game so everyone can enjoy all the 300 levels! 

■Challenge to win medals by defeating computer!
You will win medals by defeating computer in off-line game.
If you collect a certain number of medals, new types of board and pieces will be awarded.

■Other Features:
- Human vs Computer, Human vs Human(sharing a single device)
- Let you know your turn by vibration
- Automatic zooming for easy viewing and operations
- Save/Load game record
- Hint feature
- Enable to view full game history of the game record and restart game
   from the selected move
- Transmit game record by e-mail (CSA/Text format)
- Beautiful graphics and realistic sound effects
- Automatic reading out for each move in Japanese

## Key features

- 300 AI difficulty levels
- Medal challenges for offline play
- Human vs Computer and Human vs Human modes
- Save/Load game records
- Hint feature
- Customizable handicap
- Beautiful graphics and sound

## Recent user reviews (10 of 43)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanazawa-shogi-2/id911654012/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 中級〜アマ二段くらいの方にオススメ

*2024-08-07*

PCソフトに定評のある老舗メーカーによる、買い切りコンピュータ将棋アプリです。中級〜アマ二段くらいの方にオススメします。
気になる点もありますが、自然な指し手が多いと感じるので、個人的には満足しています。ユーザーの立場からは、こういう買い切りアプリが増えてほしいですね。

長所
・1000円買い切り、広告なし
・300段階のレベル分け（初級〜アマ三段程度。使う戦法もレベルごとに違う）
・様々なデザインの盤駒（気分を変えて対局できる。多くのレベルに勝つことで、徐々に解放される）
・駒落ち、時間制限の設定も可能（時間制限は秒読みまたは切れ負け。1手30秒、1手60秒、10分切れ負けなど6種類）
・棋譜読み上げ機能（少し雰囲気が出る）

気になる点、気をつけたい点
・同じ開発元の「金沢将棋レベル100」と比べれば動作がモッサリしている（「みんなの詰将棋」に近い反応速度。慣れればあまり気にならない）
・駒落ちは香落ち〜二枚落ちの5種類（四枚落ち以上の設定はない）
・2014年頃のアプリなので、最新戦法には対応していない
・高度な棋譜管理はできない（棋譜保存・読み込みはできる）
・解析、検討機能はない（あくまで対局用）

### 5/5 — 人間くさい

*2023-04-24*

他のアプリだと短期的な駒得ばかりを追求したガッカリな手筋が多いのですが、金沢さんは比較的人間くさい手が多く楽しめます♪レベルによって序盤の戦法も特徴あるので新たな敵が現れたって感じがします！

### 4/5 — アンバランスさんのファンです！

*2022-05-23*

iPhoneSE2とニンテンドースイッチを使用してます。スイッチの最強の麻雀と金沢将棋のプログラムのバグを許さぬ完璧な完成度に凄く感心しまして、スイッチでアンバランスさんを知りました。そして最近iPhoneでアンバランスさんのアプリを見つけまして、早速、金沢将棋2、将棋教室1を購入。翌日、金沢将棋1も購入。しかし、私は、ここで金沢将棋2のバグを発見してしまいました。iPhoneのインジケータバーが正常に表示されません。アンバランスさんを信じていたのに。お願いです。直してください。

### 5/5 — 結構面白い、楽しめる

*2021-01-01*

セールをやってたので、試しに買ってみました
121から始めて158まで進めました
ウォーズアマ二段ですが、油断して挑むとちょいちょい負けてびっくり。序盤はウォーズのポナやツツカナ、エイプリーなど初段〜二段程度はありそうです。ただ終盤が甘く、逆転できることも少なくないので、？と思ってました
公式サイトを見ると101〜200は級位者レベルだそうで、「序盤に隙がなくなり、終盤力がまだ甘い」と思って改めて指すと腑に落ちました
その意味で、棋力設定は非常に人間的だと思います
レベルが300もあり、最後は2枚落ちで勝つまでメダルコンプできないので、長く楽しめそうです
望外にいい買い物でした

### 3/5 — 振り駒機能が欲しい

*2020-12-31*

なぜ振り駒機能がないんだ？？

### 1/5 — タイトル画面の広告が邪魔

*2020-01-02*

将棋は楽しめますが自社の広告をさりげなく載せるセンスはいただけませんね。有料で買ってるのに。せめて別ページに載せるとかしてもらいたい。

### 5/5 — Nice Shogi app

*2019-04-07, version 1.0.8*

Nice app and graphics, wide variety of levels. It’s annoying, however, that the app doesn’t tell you how many medals you need to own to unlock the next set.

### 4/5 — iPhone X/XS/XS Max/XRへの対応求む！

*2019-03-12*

内容はすごくいいですが、画面サイズが合ってません。新型iPhoneの大きくなった画面にも対応お願いします！

### 1/5 — 操作感がひどい

*2019-02-26*

動作がモサモサ、盤目の候補色が緑でセンス気持ちが悪い。700円取れるクオリティではない。

### 5/5 — おもしろい

*2018-12-04*

オンラインで変な人と指すとガッカリしますが、金沢将棋は楽しいです。盤と駒を使って、横にアイパッドを置いて指しています。近くに、将棋道場とかない方にはオススメですよ。

## Frequently asked questions about Kanazawa Shogi 2

### What is Kanazawa Shogi 2?

Kanazawa Shogi 2 is a popular Shogi (Japanese Chess) game for mobile devices. It offers 300 levels of AI difficulty, allowing players of all skill levels to enjoy the game. You can play against the computer, challenge friends on a single device, and learn the rules with the in-game help feature.

### What are the key features of Kanazawa Shogi 2?

Key features include 300 AI difficulty levels ranging from beginner to expert, offline medal challenges to unlock new board and piece designs, human vs computer and human vs human gameplay, game record saving and loading, a hint feature, and automatic zooming for ease of play.

### How much does Kanazawa Shogi 2 cost?

Based on the provided information, the app is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase for the full experience.

### Can I play Kanazawa Shogi 2 offline?

Yes, Kanazawa Shogi 2 is designed for offline play. The thinking engine 'Kanazawa Shogi' provides strong AI opponents for games without network communication, and you can challenge the computer to win medals.

### Who is the target audience for this Shogi app?

This app is ideal for individuals who want to learn or play Shogi, also known as Japanese Chess. It caters to beginners with easier levels and a help feature, as well as intermediate and advanced players seeking a challenging AI opponent with 300 distinct difficulty settings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2017-01-31

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

fixed some minor problems.

### 1.0.7 — 2017-01-27

fixed some minor problems.

### 1.0.6 — 2015-10-13

iOS9 compatibility

### 1.0.5 — 2014-12-04

fixed some minor problems.

### 1.0.4 — 2014-11-17

fixed some minor problems.

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