Play Hon Shougi (Japan) Online
You’re dropped straight into a no-nonsense shogi match on a Game Boy—tiny screen, no English, just pure Japanese chess against a stubborn AI that doesn’t go easy.
Hon Shougi (Japan) was released for the Game Boy in 1990 by I'Max. It arrived during a period when handheld systems were beginning to host serious strategy games alongside more action-oriented titles, offering a portable, focused experience without much fanfare or elaborate presentation.
You control the movement of shogi pieces on a 9x9 grid, aiming to checkmate your opponent's king. The game includes standard shogi mechanics like piece promotion upon entering the enemy camp and the ability to drop captured pieces back onto the board as your own. Matches proceed at a deliberate pace, with the computer opponent providing a consistent and challenging resistance. It feels like a quiet, concentrated battle of wits, perfect for short sessions or long trains of thought.
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