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Discover the ultimate free high-performance shogi app designed for players of all skill levels. From beginners to seasoned players, you can enjoy a comprehensive experience with 40 levels of full-scale AI, with the highest level reaching amateur 6-dan. Dive into game record analysis and management post-game, and tackle four daily Tsume Shogi puzzles tailored to different skill levels.

This shogi app is not just free but also features charming "chick" characters to make your gaming experience delightful. Whether you're a novice or an expert, there's something for everyone with the 40 levels of play, where the highest level is an impressive amateur 6-dan.

Why Start Playing Shogi?

Beginners can jump right in with confidence thanks to introductory courses, piece dropping games, weak AI settings, hints, and visual guides for piece movements. These features ensure a smooth learning curve for those new to the game.

For Intermediate to Advanced Players

Even seasoned players will find satisfaction here with 40 challenging levels, the highest being amateur 6-dan. Test your skills further with rating games that measure your current strength against the AI.

Enhance Your Shogi Skills

Post-game, utilize the game record analysis feature to identify which moves went awry. The app evaluates your jouseki and battle type, providing detailed feedback to help you improve your gameplay.

More Than Just Cute!

This app is a powerful tool for shogi enthusiasts, offering much more than its adorable aesthetics. It's designed to cater to players from beginners to advanced levels with its robust features.

Main Functions and Features

• Engage in matches against 40 levels of full-scale AI.
• Enjoy two-player games with a traditional knee-to-knee setup.
• Analyze your moves against AI with the examination function.
• Automatically detect and highlight bad or doubtful moves with the game record analysis function.
• Challenge yourself with four daily Tsume Shogi puzzles at various difficulty levels.
• Save and manage game records, including those from other apps, with the game record management function.

Detailed Function Explanations

Compete against authentic AI across 40 levels, perfect for both beginners and advanced players. The app displays possible moves to help beginners grasp the game quickly. Use the "Hint" button to see AI's recommended moves and understand their reasoning.

Watch not only your games against the computer but also matches between AI players. You can switch the AI opponent mid-game by entering examination mode and selecting "Resume game from this stage" in the menu. Record your match results and set up rating games with time controls and piece dropping options.

Improve by reviewing your games using the examination function, which shows AI's reading lines, your actual moves, and situation evaluations. The game record analysis function automatically checks all moves for errors and displays the results graphically for easy comprehension. Save these analyses in game record files and refer to the official website for detailed guides on reading them.

Keep your game records organized, including those from other shogi apps, and even published game records. The app supports KIF, KI2, and CSA formats, and allows copying and pasting game records to the clipboard. Manage your records by syncing with clouds like Google Drive and Dropbox, and create custom start and Tsume Shogi scenarios.

Official Homepage and Support

For more information on features, detailed guides, and support, visit the official website at https://www.studiok-i.net/android/piyo_shogi.html. You can also reach out for support or send feedback through the "Send Request" option in the app's menu.

Free App with Ads

This app is provided for free, supported by advertisements. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the app's reliability, STUDIO-K does not guarantee against any potential issues and is not liable for any damages resulting from its use.

What's New in Version 5.3.8

Updated on November 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 slightly weaker.
• 2024/07/19 ver5.3.5: Implemented a feature to transfer ratings, match records, real-life Tsume Shogi, and Piyo Story progress during device changes. Note that game records are not included in the transfer; please continue to save them to cloud storage. Access this feature from the top screen menu under "Data Transfer (Device Change)".
• 2024/06/16 ver5.3.4: Enabled selection of pieces other than chick pieces in dark mode.