# Light Renju

> Advanced Renju game with Japanese rules and online multiplayer. (iPhone/iPad app by CHIA HO KUO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-renju/id549438741 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CHIA HO KUO](https://appshunter.io/developer/433588685)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2012-08-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-renju/id549438741/reviews.md

## What is Light Renju?

* It is a Renju game with Japanese rules. The Game is for advanced players. It provides Game Center Network Battle.

* Japanese rules：
  There are certain moves that Black is not allowed to make:
  Double three, Double four, Overline.
PS：The more explanations please refer to the ReadMe of the app or APP Support.

* The icon below the word "NOW" shows whose turn and the piece used.

* To provide the diversified playing methods and different settings below：
-Computer- Your opponent is the computer. This is a practice for you. The computer makes the first move. 
 
-2 Players- Your opponent is another person. The black player makes the first move.
 
-Network- Game Center matches the two players and computer decides the colors. You can play with all players of the world. (Please join Game Center at first.)
 
-Leaderboards- Game Center saves the result of the games including the wins, draws and defeats of the players, and provides the Leaderboards.
 
-Achievements- Game Center saves the players’ “Points” and provides the achievements.
 
-Audio Switch- Turn on/off audio.
 
-AI Wait Time- Adjust the waiting time of the move of the computer.

-Message- Integrate the functions of “Look for a draw”, Resign” and “Play again” and the function of sending message.
 
* The point formula for Achievements: 
1 win=3 score, 1 draw=1 score, 1 defeat=-1 score, ten scores=1 point, points=(wins x 3 + draws - defeats) / 10

* The player who exits game before game over loses the game at the network mode.

* The more explanations please refer to the Readme of the app or APP Support.

## Key features

- Japanese Renju rules
- Computer opponent
- 2 Player mode
- Game Center Network Battle
- Leaderboards
- Achievements
- In-game messaging

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-renju/id549438741/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 懶遊戲

*2019-05-28, version 1.2.1*

無法連線 搞什麼東東

### 3/5 — 連線對戰有時會有問題

*2016-03-06, version 1.1.9*

ios9，連線對戰時，有時會出現對方已經下了，另一方棋子沒出現的狀況

### 4/5 — Light Renju

*2013-12-08*

Love this game!!! My husband & I play it. One thing. Would it be possible to move that Confirm button a little farther away from the playing board. We accidentally it the board and the confirm and then notice our playing piece is up there next to the confirm button.

### 2/5 — 好少人

*2012-11-19, version 1.0.4*

等了兩個星期，竟玩不到一場

## Frequently asked questions about Light Renju

### What are the Japanese rules in Light Renju?

Light Renju follows Japanese Renju rules, which prohibit specific moves for Black, including Double Three, Double Four, and Overline. More detailed explanations are available in the app's ReadMe or support section.

### How does the network battle work in Light Renju?

In network battles, Game Center matches two players globally. The computer determines the colors. If a player exits before the game ends, they lose the match.

### What are the different game modes available in Light Renju?

Light Renju offers Computer mode for practice, 2 Player mode for local matches, and Network mode for online play against other users worldwide.

### Does Light Renju have leaderboards and achievements?

Yes, Light Renju integrates with Game Center to save game results, providing leaderboards for wins, draws, and defeats, as well as achievements based on player points.

### How is the AI difficulty adjusted in Light Renju?

You can adjust the waiting time for the computer's moves using the 'AI Wait Time' setting, which can indirectly influence the perceived difficulty of the AI opponent.

### What is the age rating for Light Renju?

Light Renju is rated '4+' by the app store, making it suitable for a wide range of players. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is Light Renju updated?

The latest version of Light Renju is 1.2.2, which was last updated on June 30, 2020. This indicates a development cycle that may not be very frequent.

### Does Light Renju have ads?

No, Light Renju does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free to download and play without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2020-06-30

-Update for new iOS.

### 1.2.1 — 2017-02-08

-Modify the url of "Readme" for Faceboook adjust the rules of the url.

### 1.2.0 — 2016-09-06

-Fix a error at the Network mode after iOS 8.

### 1.1.9 — 2016-01-27

-Fix the bug that the computer makes an error move when the board is almost full and there is no good place to move.
-Fix a alert bug.

### 1.1.8 — 2014-08-18

-Add the display of the last piece.

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