Chinese Dark Chess

Name: Chinese Dark Chess
Rating: 4.428571 (10179 reviews)
Author: xidea creator

By: xidea creator

Chinese Dark Chess is classic and fun game.

Features & Capabilities

Chinese Dark Chess is a classic and entertaining two-player board game played on a 4x8 grid. Also known as Half Chess, games typically last 10 to 20 minutes, perfect for casual fun and social play rather than serious competition.

To make it more accessible, this extension includes image chess pieces instead of traditional Chinese characters, making it easier for foreign players to enjoy. The game delivers a tested and enjoyable experience across Android devices, with support available for any bug reports.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.9.2 Last updated: 2025-12-30

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Creation date:

2011-03-09

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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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

26.70MB

Email:

xi*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 39,166 ▼ 73

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Developed by:

xidea creator

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xidea.ChineseDarkChess

Email:

xi*****@gmail.com

Website:

http://xideacreator.blogspot.com/

User Reviews

Users praise the game’s replayability, suitability for short plays, and generally pleasant UI. Repeated complaints focus on a weak AI, the app resetting after interruptions (calls or screen‑off), language/instruction problems, and intrusive ads that can interfere with play.

Pros

Highly replayable / addictive — many users say they’ve played it thousands of times and keep coming back
Good for short sessions — described as a quick time‑killer and handy for brief play
Generally well liked — multiple reviewers call it great/superb with a pleasant UI and faithful implementation of the short board variant

Cons

Weak or inconsistent AI — several users say the computer is not challenging or misses moves
Does not resume after interruptions — app resets when you get a call or turn the screen off
Language and instruction issues — complaints about Chinese‑only availability and errors in the English instructions
Ads can interfere — some users note ads are present and at least one says an ad can cover captured pieces