Learn and play Japanese chess with an AI opponent or against other players. Offers over 3000 puzzle stages and daily challenges to improve your skills. Customize your avatar and engage in online battles.
4.4(155 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Shogi by Kenichi Sato
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.6😐(516 ratings)
FreeAds
Engage in the traditional Japanese board game of Shogi. Challenge your skills against a computer opponent or test your tactical prowess with a variety of shogi problems. Perfect for both beginners and experienced players looking to improve.
What We Love
- 👍 Good game
- 👍 AI difficulty levels
- 👍 Fun to play
- 👍 Undo function
Room to Improve
- ❌ No English translation
- ❌ Difficult to understand
- ❌ UI not intuitive for non-Japanese speakers
4.7😊(36K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Engage in the classic game of chess with customizable graphics and multiple difficulty levels. Play against AI or a friend, with features like move undo, hints, and time controls. Enjoy a rich chess experience with detailed game history and board customization.
What We Love
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Helpful puzzles and hints
- 🎨 Customizable chess sets
Room to Improve
- 🐛 Glitchy pawn movement
- 🤖 AI too easy even on hard mode
- ⏱️ Stalemate issues
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