Shogi (Beginners)

A shogi application for beginners who can remember from the rules.

cpp · com.crossfield.shogibeginner

Not rated yet 1M+ downloads v1.2.1 73.3 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.2.1 (33)
Updated: Jul 22, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 73.3 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category: Board (game)
Listed since: Feb 15, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 10
Website: crossfd.co.jp
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Shogi (Beginners) is a game by cpp in the Board category, listed since at least February 2022. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 10 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.2.0. The game can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.2.1

Fixed minor bugs.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

You do not need to know the rules! It is a novice friendly soft shogi application. There is also an interpersonal warfare function that two people can use instead of a shogi board. From the explanation of the piece, since explanation of the rule is also included, it is perfect for those who want to remember the rules. Because we are installing from a weak level AI, we will be able to win with just a little practice! . ◆ Recommended for people like this! Those who would like to play Shogi with weak AI Those who are about to start shogi in their free time Those who do not know the rules of shogi, but who are trying to start shogi by watching animation and movies ◆ Update schedule Update shogi's explanatory function ◆ When you contact us, please contact us with your terminal and Gmail address.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v1.1.8.

v1.2.1 LATEST Jul 22, 2026 73.3 MB TRUSTED v1.2.0 Apr 5, 2026 73.3 MB TRUSTED v1.1.8 Apr 2, 2026 73.3 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 22, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Cross Field” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 22, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 22, 2026
Signed byO=Cross Field, CN=crossfield
Signing certificate (SHA-1)F3:76:6E:5A:BE:0F:F3:6C:F4:54:EF:6A:75:FB:39:B0:4E:D5:05:8F
File MD5d40da5c3f26dae213fecb57545adcce5
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (10)

Shogi (Beginners) requests 10 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.crossfield.shogibeginner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Shogi (Beginners) 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 the Shogi (Beginners) 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. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is d40da5c3f26dae213fecb57545adcce5.