Select your piece, choose “削る” (Shave), and spend points to change its shape. Capturing an opponent's piece gives you shaving points and a reserve pawn, but it also wears down the capturing piece; a broken piece returns to pawn form. Upgrade selectively rather than assuming that maximum strength always wins.
Play and rules
Play free on unityroom. Released and updated October 28, 2026, this is described as a roughly 30-minute game for two people facing each other across a landscape tablet. Shogi is a Japanese strategy board game with movable and redeployable pieces. Here even a square pawn can be shaved into a rook-like or bishop-like piece. Shaving cannot be undone, although breakage returns the piece to a pawn. Computer opposition and the exact victory trigger are unconfirmed.
Controls
| Action | Input | Turn |
|---|---|---|
| Move | Tap your piece, then a highlighted destination | Ends |
| Shave | Select piece → “削る” → choose shape | Costs points; ends |
| Drop pawn | Reserve-piece button → available square | Ends |
| Select another way | Long-press and drag a piece | Selection method |
Moving, shaving and dropping a pawn each consume a whole turn. Shaving does not grant an immediate extra move.
First-match route
- Sit opposite the other player. Tap a pawn and read the highlighted legal destinations.
- Check available shaving points and shapes. Start with one piece that has a clear purpose.
- Before shaving, consider the opponent's next action: your improved piece must survive their reply.
- When a capture is available, weigh the points and reserve pawn gained against wear on your attacker.
- If you hold a pawn, use the reserve button to find a legal drop square. Dropping costs an entire turn.
- If a strong piece breaks into a pawn, decide whether to shave it again or move as it is. Follow the game's display for the match result.
Troubleshooting and FAQ
| Problem | Check |
|---|---|
| An upgraded piece is immediately threatened | Shaving uses the turn; inspect the reply first |
| Your attacker breaks after captures | Captures cause wear; prepare another piece |
| Not enough points | Look for a useful move or capture |
| You cannot move right after dropping | The drop already ended the turn |
How many captures before breakage? Exact thresholds are unverified. Best upgrade? No tested forced-win sequence. Can I redeploy any captured type? The official description specifically awards a reserve pawn. Phone support? Landscape tablet play is recommended; some phones may fail.
Practical loop: shave → survive the reply → capture for points and a pawn → reassess wear. Your masterpiece becomes more dangerous and more fragile at the same time.
Source: official game and controls, checked October 28, 2026 JST. No firsthand completed match, individual X launch post, durability chart or verified winning line is claimed.
