GAME № 30 / Around the board

Hasami shogi

Capture five by surrounding enemy lines. Preview captures, defend your pieces and resume your match.

How to play and common questions ↓

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Hasami shogi — How to play and useful tips

Capture five by surrounding enemy lines. Preview captures, defend your pieces and resume your match.

Controls

  1. Move any distance along an empty row or column. Bracket an enemy line horizontally or vertically to capture it.
  2. Capture five pieces or leave your opponent without a move to win. Three repetitions of a position and turn, or 80 moves without a capture, draw.

Playing tips

  • Select a destination to preview captures, then confirm. Quick input is also available.

Common questions

What makes this game different?

Choose three CPU levels, either side or random seating, or two players. Your match and Undo history save automatically.

Can I resume later?

Your board is saved automatically in this browser.

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