Discover the ultimate free high-performance Shogi app, designed to cater to players from beginners to advanced levels with 40 levels of sophisticated AI, where the highest level reaches amateur 6-dan. Enhance your skills with comprehensive game record analysis and management post-game, and challenge your mind with four daily Tsume Shogi puzzles.
Why Start Playing Shogi?
Beginners can embark on their Shogi journey with confidence, thanks to introductory courses, piece dropping games, weaker AI levels, hints, and visual guides for piece movements. These features ensure a smooth learning curve and a friendly environment for new players.
Satisfy Intermediate to Advanced Players
With 40 levels of challenge, where the pinnacle is an impressive amateur 6-dan, intermediate and advanced users will find their match. Test your current skill level through rating games and push your limits.
Improve Your Shogi Skills
After your game, delve into detailed game record analysis that pinpoints your missteps. The app also evaluates and displays your adherence to jouseki and your battle style, providing valuable insights for improvement.
More Than Just Cute - It's a Powerful Tool
Beyond its adorable "chicks" theme, this app is a surprisingly robust tool for Shogi enthusiasts at any skill level.
Main Features and Functions
- Compete against 40 stages of full-scale AI.
- Engage in traditional knee-to-knee matches with a friend.
- Use the examination feature to compare your moves with AI suggestions.
- Benefit from the game record analysis function to identify bad or doubtful moves.
- Challenge daily Tsume Shogi puzzles across beginner, intermediate, advanced, and graded levels.
- Save and manage game records, including those from other apps, using the game record management function.
Detailed Function Explanations
Face off against authentic AI, with 40 levels tailored for players from beginners to advanced. The app makes it easy for newcomers by highlighting possible moves and offering hints, complete with AI's reasoning behind suggested moves. Not only can you play against the computer, but you can also watch AI matches. For traditional play, engage in knee-to-knee matches with another player (no online multiplayer available).
Improve your skills post-game by using the review function, which displays AI's reading lines, your moves, and situational evaluations. The game record analysis function automatically assesses all moves to pinpoint errors, with results visually represented on a graph for easy understanding. Save these analyses for future reference.
Keep track of your played games, with the ability to read and manage game records from other Shogi apps and published records. The app supports KIF/KI2/CSA formats and allows for cloud storage integration, such as Google Drive and Dropbox. Create and save custom start phases and Tsume Shogi scenarios.
Official Homepage and Support
For a complete overview of features, detailed guides, and support, visit the official website at https://www.studiok-i.net/android/piyo_shogi.html. You can also submit feedback or requests through the app's menu.
Free App Disclaimer
The app is supported by advertisements to remain free. We appreciate your understanding. While we strive for perfection, STUDIO-K cannot guarantee against unforeseen issues and is not liable for any damages caused by the software's use.
What's New in Version 5.3.8
Last updated on November 1, 2024:
- 2024/10/29 ver5.3.8 - Fixed an issue where pressing the [Menu] button during AI's thinking in a match could cause a wait.
- 2024/10/19 ver5.3.7 - Adjusted the strength of levels 15 to 30 to make them weaker.
- 2024/07/19 ver5.3.5 - Implemented a function to transfer ratings, match records, real-life Tsume Shogi, and Piyo story progress when changing devices. Note that game records are not included in the transfer; continue to save them to cloud storage. Access "Data Transfer (Device Change)" from the top screen's menu.
- 2024/06/16 ver5.3.4 - Enabled selection of pieces other than the chick piece in dark mode.
