Application Description

Introducing the ultimate free high-performance shogi app, designed to cater to players of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned experts. This app offers an engaging experience with 40 levels of full-scale AI, with the highest level reaching amateur 6-dan. Dive into comprehensive game record analysis and management post-game, and tackle four daily Tsume Shogi puzzles!

Free App

Experience the joy of shogi with our charming "chick" themed app. With 40 levels tailored for beginners to advanced players, the highest level being amateur 6-dan, there's something for everyone.

Why Start Playing Shogi?

Beginners can start with confidence thanks to introductory courses, piece dropping games, weaker AI settings, hints, and visual guides for piece movements. These features ensure a smooth learning curve for newcomers.

For Intermediate to Advanced Players

Our app doesn't disappoint seasoned players either. With 40 levels and the highest level at amateur 6-dan, you'll find ample challenge. Measure your skills with rating games and continuously improve.

Improve Your Shogi Skills

Enhance your shogi prowess by analyzing your game records post-match. The app will pinpoint where you went wrong and provide insights into joseki and battle types, helping you refine your strategy.

What Makes This App Special?

Beyond its adorable aesthetics, this app is a powerhouse of features suitable for players at any stage of their shogi journey.

Main Features and Functions

• Compete against 40 levels of sophisticated AI.
• Enjoy face-to-face matches on a digital shogi board.
• Use the review function to compare your moves with AI suggestions.
• Utilize the game record analysis feature to identify bad or questionable moves automatically.
• Tackle daily Tsume Shogi puzzles with varying difficulties: beginner, intermediate, advanced, and graded.
• Save and manage game records against AI, and import game records from other apps.

Detailed Function Explanation

Challenge yourself against our authentic AI. Whether playing solo or with a friend on a digital shogi board, you'll find engaging options. The app displays possible piece movements, making it beginner-friendly. Use the "Hint" button to see AI's recommended moves and understand their thought process.

You can also watch AI vs. AI matches for additional learning. Although communication games are not supported, two players can enjoy face-to-face matches. If you need a break, you can pause and resume games later via the examination mode.

Post-match, leverage the review function to delve into AI's reading lines, your actual moves, and situational evaluations. This analysis aids in understanding where improvements can be made. The game record analysis function meticulously reviews all your moves, highlighting any mistakes and displaying situational evaluations in a graph for easy comprehension. Save these analyses for future reference.

Keep your game records well-organized. Not only can you save and manage your own game records, but you can also import and manage records from other shogi apps or published games. The app supports KIF, KI2, and CSA format files and integrates with cloud services like Google Drive and Dropbox. Create and save starting positions and Tsume Shogi puzzles effortlessly.

Official Homepage

For a comprehensive overview of features, detailed function explanations, and troubleshooting, visit our official website:

https://www.studiok-i.net/android/piyo_shogi.html

Support

Need help? Visit our official support page:

https://www.studiok-i.net/android/piyo_shogi.html

For any issues, feedback, or requests, reach out via the "Send Request" option in the app's top menu.

Free App Provision

To keep this app free, we include advertisements. We appreciate your understanding and support.

Disclaimer

While we strive for perfection, issues may arise. STUDIO-K does not guarantee against any damages caused by using this software and will not be held responsible.

What's New in 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's thinking could cause a wait state.
• 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 progress, and Piyo Story progression upon device change. Note: Game records are not included in the transfer; continue to save them to cloud storage. Select "Data Migration (Device Change)" from the top menu.
• 2024/06/16 ver5.3.4 - In dark mode, you can now select pieces other than the chick piece.

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