# The Hasami Shogi — Japanese chess

> Online and AI hasami shogi strategy board game with simple capture rules. (iPhone/iPad app by Kotake Studio LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hasami-shogi/id1542437319 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kotake Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542437321)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2020-11-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hasami-shogi/id1542437319/reviews.md

## What is The Hasami Shogi?

It is a game of hasami shogi. You can play online and against the computer

The rules are simple
* If you take your opponent's five pieces first, you win
* If you sandwich your piece with your opponent's, you get a piece
* If you don't make a move in time, you lose (rules for online play only)

Enjoy playing hasami shogi with people from around the world in an online tournament!

## Key features

- Online multiplayer tournaments
- Play against AI
- Simple capture-the-piece rules
- Global competition
- Turn-based strategy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 800P | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000P | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000P | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000P | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hide the ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hasami-shogi/id1542437319/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 可愛いぃです(=^x^=)❣️

*2025-05-22, version 1.2.9*

良いアプリです♪

### 3/5 — ＣＭ

*2024-11-25, version 1.2.9*

CMが多すぎてやる気が失せる

### 5/5 — ねこはさみ

*2024-09-28, version 1.2.9*

面白い

### 4/5 — HASHAM SHOGI

*2024-07-18, version 1.2.9*

reminds me of Hasham Shogi on the ds 42 all time classics

### 5/5 — Hasami Shogi

*2024-07-18, version 1.2.9*

Very cute app and good functionality. So glad to have a hasami shogi app! One of my favourite 42 all time classics

### 1/5 — 開発努力必要

*2023-02-16, version 1.2.9*

いまいち強くない

### 5/5 — たのひー！！！

*2021-09-24, version 1.2.9*

楽勝べいべ

### 1/5 — 全然面白くない

*2021-09-02, version 1.2.9*

レベル2から進ませないのアウトだよね面白くない

### 1/5 — つまらない

*2021-06-16, version 1.2.7*

時間の無駄

### 1/5 — フリーズ

*2021-06-01, version 1.2.7*

詰んだらフリーズするとかゴミにも程があるか

## Frequently asked questions about The Hasami Shogi

### What are the basic rules of Hasami Shogi?

The main goal is to capture five of your opponent's pieces first. You also capture a piece by sandwiching it between two of your own. Online play also includes a time limit for moves.

### Can I play Hasami Shogi offline?

Yes, you can play against the computer, which allows for offline gameplay. The description focuses on online play but an AI opponent is available.

### Is Hasami Shogi free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It does contain advertisements and offers in-app purchases.

### Does Hasami Shogi have ads?

Yes, this game contains advertisements. It is supported by ads, which is common for free mobile games.

### What devices does Hasami Shogi support?

Hasami Shogi is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's mobile operating system.

### How often is Hasami Shogi updated?

The latest version, 1.2.9, was released on July 9, 2021. Updates typically address bug fixes and performance improvements.

### What is the age rating for Hasami Shogi?

The game is rated '9+' by its developer. This indicates it is suitable for players aged 9 and older.

### What do users like about Hasami Shogi?

While there are only 3 ratings, the app has achieved a high average rating of 4.7 stars. Users likely appreciate the classic strategy gameplay and online competition.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.9 — 2021-07-09

Fixed bugs

### 1.2.8 — 2021-07-01

Fixed bugs

### 1.2.7 — 2021-05-15

Fixed bugs

### 1.2.6 — 2021-05-08

Fixed bugs

### 1.2.5 — 2021-04-29

Fixed bugs

## Apps similar to The Hasami Shogi

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [将棋ノート - 詰将棋の管理や棋譜並べに](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1621688703) | — | Free | Games |
| [The cat is running away.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cat-is-running-away/id1587548357) | — | Free | Games |
| [Surprise Attack in Shogi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surprise-attack-in-shogi/id1026307571) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Games |
| [Shogi for beginners](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shogi-for-beginners/id1387477303) | 3.4 (18) | Free | Games |
| [Hasami Shogi Ext](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hasami-shogi-ext/id1484582830) | — | Free | Games |
| [Animal Shogi ™](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-shogi/id6478901253) | 4.3 (3) | Free | Games |

## More apps by Kotake Studio LLC

- [Puzzle&Cats](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-and-cats/id1572563141)
- [Typing Hunter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typing-hunter/id1608250761)
- [4 PARTY](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4-party/id1615653362)
- [Battle of The Pirates](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battle-of-the-pirates/id1621966950)
- [英検®準１級単語攻略](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6448770007)

All apps by Kotake Studio LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1542437321

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-11.*