# Shiritori -The Word Chain Game — Grab On Behind

> Japanese word chain game with timed, letter-count challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by baton Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiritori-the-word-chain-game/id1490209869 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [baton Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1021899705)
- Category: Games, Education, Card, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 95 MB
- Languages: Japanese
- Released: 2019-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiritori-the-word-chain-game/id1490209869/reviews.md

## What is Shiritori?

Extreme Shiritori is an online game based on the "Genkai Shiritori (限界しりとり)" game originated by QuizKnock.

[What is Shiritori?]
"Shiritori" is a simple Japanese word game similar to the English game "word chain". The word "Shiritori" translates to "taking the rear".
Players say a word beginning with the last letter of the previous word. 
For instance,
quiz, zebra, ark, knock, knowledge, enter, ...

In Extreme Shiritori, players must enter a word with a specific number of letters for each turn. The game also has a time limit.

[About QuizKnock]
QuizKnock is a knowledge-based intelligence group of students from the top universities in Japan. 
The goal of the group is to provide people of all ages with enjoyable learning experiences through quizzes on a variety of media sources including websites, YouTube, books and so on.

## Key features

- Word chain gameplay
- Letter count restrictions
- Time limits
- Online multiplayer
- Inspired by Japanese game

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads. | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiritori-the-word-chain-game/id1490209869/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Fun but needs to recognize more words!

*2021-04-18, version 1.0*

This is a really fun game but there are so many common words that the game doesn’t recognize—like it doesn’t recognize the word “guest” but it knows the word “yttrium?”

### 4/5 — Addictive

*2019-12-16, version 1.0*

Super fun, well executed, and very addictive, especially if you’re a fan of word-based games. I love how the game awards you with bonus points for using words you’ve never used before, and keeps track of how many unique words you’ve used over a given month. 

One downside is the game has a LOT of long and deceptive (hard to exit) ads, especially if you aren’t using a VPN ad blocker like Privacy Pro. Otherwise I just restart the app after every game. However, the game does have an ad free version for $3.99.

Since it’s a new game, depending on the time of day you’ll be facing a lot of bots. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing as they’re convincing enough and the game’s still awesome, but it’s just a different experience from a human opponent. Right now there are a lot of Japanese players, though, so you’ll find the most human opponents during their waking hours.

One last note... due to the nature of the game, be prepared for long words that start with ‘Y’. I’d recommend looking some up, especially as you rank up, as it’s likely you aren’t going to recall words like “yachtswoman” on the spot.

### 4/5 — Nice

*2019-12-15, version 1.0*

It’s a really cool concept and it’s really fun except the ads. They pop up every single time you finish a match and are at least 15 seconds long.

## Frequently asked questions about Shiritori

### What is Shiritori?

Shiritori is a Japanese word game where players say a word beginning with the last letter of the previous word. This version adds constraints like specific word lengths and a time limit.

### Does Shiritori have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Shiritori contains advertisements. It is listed as free with no mention of in-app purchases or ads.

### What devices does Shiritori support?

Shiritori is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Shiritori?

Shiritori has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young players and families.

### How often is Shiritori updated?

Shiritori was last updated on December 9, 2019, with version 1.0. The release date was December 8, 2019.

### What is the gameplay like in Shiritori?

Gameplay involves forming words based on the last letter of the preceding word, but with the added challenge of meeting a specific letter count and a time limit for each turn.

### Is Shiritori available offline?

The description mentions "online game," suggesting that an internet connection may be required for gameplay, particularly for multiplayer modes.

### What is the user rating for Shiritori?

Shiritori has a rating of 4.1 stars from 8 ratings, indicating generally positive user reception.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2019-12-09

No release notes.

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