Rock-Paper-Scissors Shogi
Rock-paper-scissors shogi: 2 players, about 20 minutes. Before every move you throw, and the winner moves — keep winning, keep moving. Free in your browser, no sign-up.
Rock-Paper-Scissors Shogi in 30 seconds
- Set upThe same board, pieces and starting position as shogi.
- ThrowBefore every move, rock-paper-scissors; the winner moves.
- CheckA player in check answers it without a throw.
- WinCheckmate the enemy king.
At a glance
| Item | This game |
|---|---|
| Players | 2 players |
| Play time | About 20 min |
| Type | Board |
| Ranked play | No |
| Practice against the CPU | Yes |
| Price | Free (no account needed) |
| Rights holder | A public-domain classic game |
| Last updated | 2026-09-25 |
How to play Rock-Paper-Scissors Shogi online with friends
- Tap "Play with friends"A party is created with a 6-character code. No account is needed.
- Send a link or QR codeShare it on LINE, or just read the code aloud.
- Everyone opens it in a browserOnce 2 players have joined, the host taps "Start".
Rule highlights
Setup, play, winning, and house rules
Setup
- Use a 9×9 shogi board and the usual 40 pieces, set up as in shogi.
- There is no fixed Black or White; the bottom side (▲) and the top side (△) tell whose pieces are whose. They swap for the next game (you can turn that off).
How to play
- Before every move both players throw rock-paper-scissors. The winner makes one move. On a tie, throw again until someone wins.
- Keep winning and you keep moving — any number of moves in a row.
- Throws stay hidden until both players have thrown.
- When a player is in check, there is no throw: the player in check moves at once to answer it.
- Piece moves, promotion, drops, two pawns on a file, pawn-drop mate and dead pieces follow shogi.
Winning
- Checkmate the enemy king (a check that cannot be answered).
- A player who wins the throw but has no legal move loses.
- The same position four times is a draw by repetition (replay). Repeated checks lose for the checking side.
House rules
| Name | Description | Default | Changeable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show legal squares | Mark the squares a selected piece can reach. | On | Yes |
| Swap sides | Swap the bottom (▲) and top (△) sides after each game. | On | Yes |
| Move limit | Draw the game once this many moves have been played. For tables that want to cut a long game short. | None | Yes |
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FAQ
How many players?
Two. Playing alone, you face the computer, whose throws are unbiased random picks.
How long does a game take?
About 20 minutes — a little longer than shogi, because every move starts with a throw.
Is it all luck?
The throws are luck, but a check must be answered without a throw, so the player who can keep checking gets the upper hand.
Can I play on a phone?
Yes. No app is needed — just open it in a browser. You can join the same party as people on a PC or tablet.
Can two people play?
Yes. This game supports 2 or more players.
Rights holder and physical edition
This is a public-domain classic game. The rules follow the standard reference rules.
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Last updated 2026-09-25 · Run by Qdan, Inc.