Shogi

Name: Shogi
Rating: 4.173077 (1803 reviews)
Author: Popoko VM Games

By: Popoko VM Games

Master the art of Shogi! Dive into Japan's classic strategy board game.

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Features & Capabilities

Dive into the ultimate Shogi experience with this top-rated Chrome extension. Shogi, the revered Japanese strategy board game often called Japan's chess, invites players to master a unique gameplay element: redeploying captured pieces. Endorsed by legendary player Yoshiharu Habu, the game blends rich cultural heritage with challenging play. Key features include an undo function, save/load capability, five difficulty levels, timer mode, a customizable board editor, distinctive sound effects, and various piece sets and board designs.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned maestro, this extension offers a refined journey into Shogi's strategic depth and artistic tradition. Perfect for fans of Japanese culture and classic strategy games, it promises an engaging and immersive board game experience right from your browser.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Popoko VM Games

Downloads:

180,821 1.87K

Rating:

4.17

(1,803) 20 new ratings

Version:

2700.dshogi Last updated: 2025-09-25

Version code:

2700

Creation date:

2022-11-23

Publisher country:

Permissions:

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk

Size:

23.76MB

Email:

co*****@popoko.live

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-08

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Developed by:

Popoko VM Games

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.popoko.shogi

Email:

co*****@popoko.live

Website:

https://popoko.live/

User Reviews

Users praise the Shogi app for its beginner-friendly AI, customization, and clean design, making it accessible especially for those new to the game. However, multiple reviews point out that the AI is too easy even at high difficulty levels, lacks advanced strategic features, and intrusive ads disrupt gameplay. While good for novices, experienced players find the app inadequate for skill improvement, and occasional bugs have been reported.

Pros

The app is beginner-friendly with good customization options and multiple piece sets.
The AI is very good for beginners and non-Japanese users, making it accessible to newcomers.
The app introduces Shogi well to users unfamiliar with the game, especially outside Japan.
The app has a simple and beautiful interface that users appreciate.
It provides a good way to learn and enjoy Shogi, especially for those new to the game.

Cons

The AI difficulty is too low; even expert level is easily beaten by amateurs.
There are very intrusive ads disturbing the user experience.
The AI lacks advanced skills like proper piece promotion, making it unsuitable for experienced players.
Some users reported bugs that impacted progression or level improvement.