Put your iPhone or iPad on the table and play shogi face to face. ABOUT MINI SHOGI Mini shogi (5×5 shogi) is a compact variant of Japanese chess played on a 5×5 board with six piece types: King, Rook, Bishop, Gold, Silver, and Pawn. The rules are the same as standard shogi, so a full game takes only a few minutes. Great for beginners and shogi fans
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Tabletop Mini Shogi - 2 Player gameplay guide and player questions
App Store edition · Researched Nov 8, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 8, 2026.
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How can I improve my gameplay after finishing a match?
After finishing a game, you can open the Review feature to analyze your performance. This allows you to step through moves, view the evaluation graph, compare your choices against the best possible moves, and test out alternative strategies.
What are the differences between the Advanced and Expert AI levels?
The AI levels determine how long the engine searches for moves. The Advanced setting thinks for up to three seconds per move, while the Expert setting searches much deeper, taking up to eight seconds to calculate its next move.
Can I change how the game pieces look during a match?
Yes, you can customize the appearance of your pieces through the Settings menu. You have the option to choose between traditional kanji characters or letter-based pieces, which are represented as K, R, B, G, S, and P.
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Check that your Apple device runs iOS 17.0 or later.
What’s new in 2.4.
Improved Expert AI and game review.
• Refined Expert AI for a stronger challenge • Improved game analysis to better identify inaccuracies and mistakes • Fixed board orientation in game review when playing second • Improved stability
Release notes supplied by the developer through the App Store.
About Tabletop Mini Shogi - 2 Player
Developer description, as provided in the original store listing.
Put your iPhone or iPad on the table and play shogi face to face.
ABOUT MINI SHOGI Mini shogi (5×5 shogi) is a compact variant of Japanese chess played on a 5×5 board with six piece types: King, Rook, Bishop, Gold, Silver, and Pawn. The rules are the same as standard shogi, so a full game takes only a few minutes. Great for beginners and shogi fans alike.
FEATURES • Two Players: place the device between you and play on one screen • Play vs AI: four levels – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert • How to Play: a hands-on tutorial and a piece-movement guide • Game review: spot mistakes on the evaluation graph, compare your move with the best move on the board, try alternative moves, flip the board • Undo the last move • Japanese and English. Choose kanji or letter pieces (K, R, B, G, S, P) in Settings • iPhone and iPad, with a wood-grain board and a dark Japanese-style design
HOW TO PLAY 1. Choose Two Players or Play vs AI from the menu 2. Put the device on the table and play face to face 3. After the game, open Review to step through the moves and the evaluation graph
ABOUT THE AI A fast search engine reads several moves ahead. Advanced thinks for up to 3 seconds per move; Expert searches deeper for up to 8 seconds.
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Developer
NIJIZO
Release date
Apr 22, 2026
Latest version
2.4
Requires
iOS 17.0 or later
Price snapshot
Free JPY
Source checked
Nov 8, 2026
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Is Tabletop Mini Shogi - 2 Player available on iPhone?
Tabletop Mini Shogi - 2 Player is listed on the JP App Store. Availability varies by region and compatible device.
Is Tabletop Mini Shogi - 2 Player free?
The recorded download price is free. In-app purchases, subscriptions, or additional content may cost extra. Source checked Nov 8, 2026.
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