Application Description

Dive into the world of shogi with our high-performance, free app that caters to everyone from beginners to seasoned players. With 40 levels of sophisticated AI, including the highest level at amateur 6-dan, you can challenge yourself at your own pace. Plus, enjoy daily Tsume Shogi puzzles that refresh every day, offering four questions tailored for beginners, intermediates, advanced players, and graded challenges.

Our app isn't just about playing against AI; it's about learning and growing as a shogi player. Beginners can start confidently with introductory courses, piece dropping games, weaker AI opponents, hints, and visual guides for piece movements. For those looking to step up their game, intermediate to advanced players will find satisfaction in the robust 40-level AI, where the top level is a challenging amateur 6-dan, and rating games to measure your current skill level.

Want to improve your shogi skills? Our app offers comprehensive post-game analysis, pointing out which moves were suboptimal. It also judges and displays jouseki and battle types, giving you insights into your playing style. Whether you're just starting out or aiming to refine your strategy, our app is the perfect tool to enhance your shogi journey.

In a nutshell, our app is not just cute with its charming "chick" design; it's a powerhouse of shogi functionality that supports players at every skill level.

Main Features and Functions

• Compete against 40 levels of full-scale AI.
• Engage in face-to-face matches on a physical shogi board with another player.
• Utilize the examination function to compare your moves with AI suggestions.
• Benefit from the game record analysis function, which automatically flags bad or questionable moves.
• Take on daily Tsume Shogi challenges with four questions across different skill levels.
• Save and manage your game records with AI, and import game records from other apps for further analysis.

Detailed Function Explanations

Challenge yourself against our authentic AI, with 40 levels that cater to all skill levels. Beginners will find it easy to understand with visual cues showing where pieces can move. Use the "Hint" button to see AI-recommended moves and understand their reasoning. You can also observe games between AI opponents and even play against another human player face-to-face on a physical board (note: no online multiplayer).

Improve your game with our review function post-match. Click "Examine" to see AI's reading lines, your actual moves, and situational evaluations. The game record analysis function automatically reviews all moves to identify any mistakes, and you can view the results graphically to pinpoint areas for improvement. Save these analyses for future reference and visit our official website for detailed instructions on interpreting these results.

Keep track of your shogi journey by saving game records against AI in file format. Our app supports reading KIF/KI2/CSA format files, allowing you to import games played on other apps or published records. Manage your records efficiently, with options to copy to the clipboard or sync with cloud storage like Google Drive and Dropbox. You can also create specific start and Tsume Shogi phases for deeper practice.

Official Homepage and Support

For more details on features, step-by-step guides, and Q&A, visit our official website at https://www.studiok-i.net/android/piyo_shogi.html. If you encounter any issues or have feedback, reach out to us via the "Send Request" option in the app's top menu.

Free App and Advertisements

We offer this app for free, supported by advertisements. Your understanding and support are greatly appreciated.

Disclaimer

While we've taken care to ensure the app functions smoothly, we cannot guarantee against unforeseen issues. STUDIO-K is not liable for any damages resulting from the use of this software.

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 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 progress, and Piyo story progress when changing devices. Note: Game records are not included in the transfer; please continue to save them in cloud storage. Access this feature from the "Data Migration (Device Change)" option in the top menu.
• 2024/06/16 ver5.3.4: Enabled selection of pieces other than chicks in dark mode.

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