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Kanazawa Shogi Lite (Japanese Chess)

Kanazawa Shogi Lite is the most popular free Shogi game in Japan.

UNBALANCE Corporation · jp.co.unbalance.AnKShogiLite

Not rated yet 500K+ downloads v2.0.9 42.7 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version
v2.0.9 (27)
Updated
Dec 14, 2025 (10 months ago)
APK size
42.7 MB
Requires
Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support
ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category
Board (game)
Listed since
Jul 8, 2021 (at least)
Permissions
9 (1 sensitive)
Website
unbalance.co.jp/english/android
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Kanazawa Shogi Lite (Japanese Chess) is a game by UNBALANCE Corporation in the Board category, listed since at least July 2021. It includes native code for ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 9 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity. The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Kanazawa Shogi Level 100 is the most popular Shogi (Japanese Chess) game in Japan. And this is the Lite version - how about playing Shogi for FREE ! 【Version up!】 Unlocked many features and thinking levels ! ■Off-line Game Shogi, also known as Japanese chess, is the most popular thinking game in Japan. Unlike chess, the captured pieces could be returned to the board to be used as a piece for the captured player. Why don't you challenge this exciting Japanese game! ■Off-line Game Kanazawa Shogi Lite has 50 different levels of play from beginner to expert! The Help feature within the game will help you understand the rules of Shogi. ・Challenge to win medals by defeating computer! You will win medals by defeating computer. If you collect a certain number of medals, new types of board and pieces will be awarded. ■Engine Server Game (Playing tickets are needed to be purchased) You can play against a stronger engine in "Lv.200 mode" and "Expert mode" . "Lv.200 mode" We have added new 200 strength levels, which are all above the off-line 100 levels. You can enjoy another higher level of game and challenge to complete all the medals. "Expert mode" We have provided a special mode for further advanced players, in which you can select the playing style among 5 different strategies. (Fujii system, Rapid attack vs 4th-file rook, Gokigen central rook, Bear in the hole, None) There are 5 levels of play for each playing strategy. ・Prices of the subscription for playing the Engine Server Game is US$2.54 per month. ■Other Features: - English/Japanese - Help about Shogi rules - Human vs Computer, Human vs Human(sharing a single device) - Let you know your turn by vibration - Automatic zooming for easy viewing and operations - Manual zooming by touching the screen by two fingers - Save/Load game record - Hint - Transmit game record by e-mail - Beautiful graphics and realistic sound effects - Automatic reading out for each move in Japanese The Lite version differs from the Full version as follows: ・Thinking levels of computer is limited to 50 levels. ・Advertisements are displayed

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Dec 14, 2025.
  • Certificate issued to “UNBALANCE Corporation” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Dec 14, 2025
  • Validated against Google Play Dec 14, 2025
  • Signed byCN=Unknown, OU=Unknown, O=UNBALANCE Corporation, L=Chiyoda-ku, ST=Tokyo, C=JP
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)9C:EA:B0:13:11:72:3D:B9:36:3D:5D:27:6E:E3:D0:8B:30:F2:B3:F5
  • File MD50de50583439f1db9270703b063fab433
  • Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

Kanazawa Shogi Lite (Japanese Chess) requests 9 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

Kanazawa Shogi Lite (Japanese Chess) APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Kanazawa Shogi Lite (Japanese Chess) free?

The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Kanazawa Shogi Lite (Japanese Chess) APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 0de50583439f1db9270703b063fab433.

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