Discover the ultimate free high-performance Shogi app designed for players ranging from beginners to seasoned experts. With 40 levels of advanced AI, the highest reaching up to amateur 6-dan, you'll find a suitable challenge no matter your skill level. Beyond the thrill of the game, our app offers comprehensive game record analysis and management post-game, as well as daily Tsume Shogi puzzles to sharpen your skills.
Free App
Engage in matches against adorable "chicks" in this charming yet powerful Shogi app. With 40 levels catering to players from novices to advanced amateurs (the highest level being amateur 6-dan), you're sure to find a match that suits your current skill level.
Why Don't You Start Playing Shogi?
Beginners can dive in confidently with introductory courses, piece dropping games, weaker AI options, hints, and visual guides that show piece movements. It's the perfect environment to learn and grow.
Intermediate to Advanced Users Are Also Satisfied
With 40 diverse levels and a top tier of amateur 6-dan, intermediate and advanced players will find ample challenge. Test your skills with rating games to measure your current strength.
Want to Improve Your Shogi Skills?
Post-game, analyze your moves to pinpoint where you went wrong. The app will assess and display joseki (standard moves) and battle types, helping you to refine your strategy.
In a Word, This App Is
Not just cute! It's a surprisingly high-performance Shogi app that caters to beginners through to advanced players.
Main Functions/Features
- Compete against 40 levels of sophisticated AI.
- Play face-to-face with a friend using the traditional knee-to-knee Shogi board setup.
- Use the review function to compare your moves against AI recommendations.
- Benefit from the game record analysis function, which automatically identifies questionable moves.
- Engage with daily Tsume Shogi puzzles at beginner, intermediate, advanced, and graded levels.
- Save and manage your game records with AI, and even import and manage records from other apps.
Detailed Explanation of Functions
Challenge authentic AI and enjoy traditional Shogi board gameplay with a friend in knee-to-knee mode. Our 40 levels of computer AI cater to everyone from beginners to advanced players. Visual aids show where pieces can move, making it easier for new players to learn. Use the "Hint" button to see AI's recommended moves and understand the reasoning behind them. Watch matches not only between you and the computer but also between computer players. Swap AI opponents mid-game by pausing and resuming in examination mode. Your match results against AI are recorded, and you can play rating games with customizable settings.
Post-game analysis is key to improvement. Use the review function to see AI's thought process alongside your actual moves, providing insights on what you could have done differently. The game record analysis function automatically reviews all your moves, highlighting any mistakes. Visualize your game's progression with a graph that shows situation evaluations, making it clear where you need to improve. Save these analyses for future reference, and visit our official website for more details on how to interpret these results: https://www.studiok-i.net/android/piyo_shogi.html.
Keep track of your games by saving them as files. Our app supports KIF/KI2/CSA format game record files, allowing you to copy, paste, and manage not only your games but also records from other apps. You can even sync your game records with cloud services like Google Drive and Dropbox. Create your own start phases and Tsume Shogi puzzles for personalized practice.
For a comprehensive list of features, visit our official website: https://www.studiok-i.net/android/piyo_shogi.html. There, you'll find detailed function explanations, guides for tricky parts, and a Q&A section.
Support
For any issues, feedback, or requests, visit our support page at https://www.studiok-i.net/android/piyo_shogi.html or use the "Send Request" option in the app's menu.
To Provide the App for Free
We include advertisements to offer this app at no cost. We appreciate your understanding and support.
Disclaimer
We've taken every precaution to ensure this software functions smoothly, but unforeseen issues can arise. STUDIO-K does not guarantee against damages resulting from the use of this software and will not be held liable for any such issues.
What's New in the Latest Version 5.3.8
Last updated on Nov 1, 2024
- 2024/10/29 ver5.3.8: Fixed an issue where pressing the [Menu] button during AI thinking in a match could cause a delay.
- 2024/10/19 ver5.3.7: Adjusted the strength of levels 15-30 to be (weaker).
- 2024/07/19 ver5.3.5: Implemented a feature to transfer ratings, match records, real-life Tsume Shogi, and Piyo Story progress when changing devices. Note: Game records are not included in the transfer; please continue to save them to cloud storage. Select "Data Migration (Device Change)" from the top menu.
- 2024/06/16 ver5.3.4: Dark mode now allows selection of pieces other than the chick pieces.
