Animal Chess (Dou Shou Qi)

Name: Animal Chess (Dou Shou Qi)
Rating: 3.5 (152 reviews)
Author: AlgoTech

By: AlgoTech Game

Race to opponent's den or capture all opponent pieces to win.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

22,997 ▲ 28

Data as of 2026-08-01

Rating:

3.50 −2

(152)

Version:

1.0.2

Last updated: 2025-07-31

Ranking

#403,560 ▼ 628

Overall

Features & Capabilities

About Animal Chess (Dou Shou Qi)

Animal Chess, also known as Dou Shou Qi or Jungle Chess, is a classic two-player board game popular in East Asia. Played on a 9x7 grid featuring dens, traps, and rivers, each player commands 8 animal pieces with different ranks and strengths.

How to Play

The goal is to either reach your opponent's den with any piece or capture all their animals. Each piece moves strategically across the board, utilizing terrain features to outmaneuver your opponent. Play against the bot or challenge another player on the same device for an engaging experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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1.0.2 Last updated: 2025-07-31

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Creation date:

2020-10-28

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android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
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Size:

7.75MB

Email:

ng*****@gmail.com

URLs:

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-01

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Ranking

# 403,560 ▼ 628

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Developed by:

AlgoTech

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.algotgames.animalchess

Email:

ng*****@gmail.com

Website:

http://www.algotechsoftware.com/

User Reviews

Animal Chess (Dou Shou Qi) is praised for its nostalgic value and simplicity, making it a good learning tool and enjoyable for beginners. However, users find the animal pieces hard to distinguish due to similar small drawings. The AI expert mode is criticized for being too easy and predictable, and the absence of online multiplayer reduces engagement and variety.

Pros

Nostalgic game that brings back childhood memories.
Good for learning the rules and playing the traditional game.
Simple and easy to use interface suitable for beginners.
Challenging gameplay with a decent level of difficulty at times.

Cons

Animals' drawings are too small and similar, making them hard to distinguish.
Lack of an online multiplayer feature limits gameplay variety.
Expert mode AI is weak, making the game too easy to win and predictable.
AI often plays simplistic and fixed pattern moves, reducing challenge and replayability.