# Shogi Demon XL — Japanese Chess

> Japanese Chess game with piece reuse, promotion, and adjustable difficulty. (iPhone/iPad app by NUTRACTOR.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-demon-xl/id420880715 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NUTRACTOR](https://appshunter.io/developer/305620719)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: $3.99
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2011-02-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-demon-xl/id420880715/reviews.md

## What is Shogi Demon XL?

Shogi is Japanese Chess.
The difference between this and regular Chess is that the player is allowed to reuse the pieces captured from the opponent for themselves.
With exceptions to the King and the Gold, any pieces that enter the zone of the opponent can be turned over to increase their range of movement. 
Positioning 2 or more Pawns on a vertical line is not permitted if the Pawns are not turned over.
Also, although it is possible to put a King in mate with your own Pawn, it is not permitted to put a King in mate with a Pawn captured from your opponent.
This is because such act is an insult to the King. 

- There is a guide that informs player of a possible movement of the pieces.
- Four computer levels.
- 22 kinds of handicaps.
- Position editor.

## Key features

- Piece reuse from opponent
- Piece promotion for increased movement
- Movement guide for pieces
- Four computer difficulty levels
- 22 handicap options
- Position editor

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-demon-xl/id420880715/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Almost the best shogi app

*2016-08-24*

This is a really well done app, it has local multiplayer on one iPad and Vs Ai. The graphics are the best out of any of the shogi apps and there are some nice features for practicing the game. My only complaint is there is no online mode. If I could play this game over the Internet with my friends(like chess with friends) this would be THE Shogi app for iOS, however it's not there, sadly...So only 4 stars. I hope the developers consider adding some sort of online multiplayer either play by turn or real time.

### 2/5 — Computer player locks up

*2015-05-24*

This would be a great app if the computer player didn't lock up six moves into the game.

### 5/5 — Great shogi app

*2011-03-14*

This app has been great helping learn shoji.  Although there are no lessons (hint hint developers), playing the computer has taught me a lot.  I also enjoy the saving feature. I can go back and review the parts of a game where I started losing or winning. I can even open up a saved game and play at those critical moves to play out a different outcome, although when you do that you have to play both sides. It would be nice if the AI would be able to play the other side.  Anyway, it's a great game and app!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Shogi Demon XL

### What is Shogi Demon XL?

Shogi Demon XL is a digital version of Shogi, the Japanese Chess variant. It allows players to experience the unique gameplay mechanics of Shogi on their iPad.

### Does Shogi Demon XL have ads?

No, Shogi Demon XL is ad-free. As a paid application, it provides an uninterrupted gaming experience without advertisements.

### What are the unique rules of Shogi in Shogi Demon XL?

Shogi Demon XL features the core Shogi rules where captured pieces can be reused by the player. Pieces can also be promoted when entering the opponent's zone to gain enhanced movement capabilities.

### Can I adjust the difficulty in Shogi Demon XL?

Yes, Shogi Demon XL offers four distinct computer difficulty levels. This allows players of all skill levels to find a suitable challenge.

### Does Shogi Demon XL support different skill levels?

Absolutely. Beyond the four computer levels, Shogi Demon XL includes 22 kinds of handicaps, enabling players to customize the game's starting conditions and balance.

### Is Shogi Demon XL available on other devices besides iPad?

Based on the provided information, Shogi Demon XL is currently supported on iPad. It is not listed as available for iPhone or other platforms.

### How often is Shogi Demon XL updated?

The latest version of Shogi Demon XL is 4.13, last updated on September 18, 2025. This indicates a history of ongoing development and updates.

### What is the price of Shogi Demon XL?

Shogi Demon XL is a paid application priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the full game without further in-app purchases or subscriptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.13 — 2025-09-18

- Supported iPadOS 26.

### 4.12 — 2025-06-06

- Supported OS is changed to iPadOS 18 or later.

### 4.11 — 2024-10-07

- Fixed an issue that could cause a crash when opening a file.

### 4.10 — 2024-09-25

- Supported iPadOS 18.

### 4.9 — 2024-04-04

- Privacy fixes.

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