ぴよ将棋

Introducing a free, high-performance shogi app that caters to everyone from beginners to advanced players. With 40 levels of sophisticated AI, where the highest level reaches amateur 6-dan, you're set for a challenging and enjoyable experience. Dive into the world of shogi with features like post-game record analysis and daily Tsume Shogi puzzles, designed to enhance your skills and enjoyment.

This delightful shogi app features cute "chicks" as your opponents, making it an engaging and fun platform to learn and master the game. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned player, there's something here for you.

Why Start Playing Shogi?

Beginners can start confidently with an array of supportive features including introductory courses, piece dropping games, weak AI, hints, waiting times, and piece movement guides. These tools make shogi accessible and enjoyable for newcomers.

Intermediate to Advanced Players

Intermediate and advanced players will find satisfaction with the app's 40 levels, with the highest being amateur 6-dan. Test your skills with rating games to measure your current strength and challenge yourself further.

Enhance Your Shogi Skills

After each game, the app analyzes your game record, pinpointing where your moves went wrong. It also evaluates and displays your joseki and battle type, helping you understand your playing style better.

Main Features and Functions

- Enjoy playing against 40 levels of full-scale AI.
- Play against a friend on a traditional shogi board, facing each other knee-to-knee.
- Use the review function to compare your moves with AI's suggestions.
- Analyze your game record automatically to find bad or doubtful moves.
- Tackle four daily Tsume Shogi puzzles tailored for different skill levels.
- Save and manage your game records against AI, and import game records from other apps.

Detailed Function Explanations

- Challenge the authentic AI across 40 levels suitable for all skill levels.
- Beginner-friendly features display possible piece movements.
- Use the "Hint" button to see AI's recommended moves and understand their strategic thinking.
- Watch games between players and AI, or between two AI players.
- Play against another human player knee-to-knee on a traditional board.
- Switch AI difficulty during a game using the "Resume game from this stage" option in the examination mode.
- Record your match results against AI.
- Engage in rating games with customizable settings like piece dropping and time limits.

- Use the review function post-game to see AI's reading lines, your actual moves, and situational evaluations for improved gameplay.
- The game record analysis function automatically checks for bad moves and displays them graphically for easy understanding.
- Save the results of game record analysis to files for future reference.
- Visit the official website for detailed instructions on interpreting game record analysis results: https://www.studiok-i.net/android/piyo_shogi.html.

- Save game records from your matches against AI in files.
- Support for reading KIF/KI2/CSA format game record files.
- Copy and paste game records to the clipboard.
- Manage game records from other apps and published games.
- Access game record files from cloud storage like Google Drive and Dropbox.
- Create start phases and Tsume Shogi puzzles.

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

This app is provided for free, supported by advertisements. We appreciate your understanding and support.

Please note that while we strive to ensure the software functions smoothly, there might be unforeseen issues. STUDIO-K does not guarantee against any damages resulting from the use of this software and is not liable for such incidents.

What's New in Version 5.3.8

Last updated on Nov 1, 2024

- Fixed an issue where pressing the [Menu] button during AI thinking in a match could cause a wait state. (2024/10/29 ver5.3.8)
- Adjusted the strength of levels 15-30 to be weaker. (2024/10/19 ver5.3.7)
- Implemented a feature to transfer ratings, match records, real Tsume Shogi, and Piyo story progress during device changes. Note that game records are not included in this transfer; continue to save them to cloud storage. Access "Data Transfer (Device Change)" from the top screen menu. (2024/07/19 ver5.3.5)
- Added the ability to select non-chick pieces in dark mode. (2024/06/16 ver5.3.4)