Flash!Checkmate!Claim Victory!
Practical Tsume Shogi × Real-Time Battle
~ A New Online Experience ~
Trailer
Experience the world of Tsume Shogi Arena
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Game Screens
See the game in action
Lobby — Mode selection & matchmaking
Game Modes
Test your tsume shogi skills across 4 competitive modes
1v1 Match
A 1v1 score battle: solve as many puzzles as you can within 120 seconds. Elo rating makes your skill visible.
Battle Royale
A score race with up to 12 players. Solve practical tsume shogi puzzles one after another and aim for the highest score.
Speed Battle
Up to 5 players face the same puzzle across 10 rounds. Only the fastest solver each round scores — a battle of instant insight.
Private Match
Share a passcode to gather only with specific friends or community members in a private room, and enjoy matches together.
Characters
The 'Three Flowers of the Board' serving Tsumeshiro Shrine, and your guiding mascot
Hisuzu Hinata
Banjou Sanka
「I'll show you a move that burns!」
Passionate and fiercely competitive. The mood-maker of Banjou Sanka who gives her all in every match.
Shirotae Ruri
Banjou Sanka
「The optimal move is already clear to me.」
Cool and composed intellectual. Her piercing insight sees through everything, guiding others with precision.
Yoiyami Mikage
Banjou Sanka
「...What do you see beyond checkmate?」
Mysterious and enigmatic. Her quiet burning spirit brings an edge of tension to every match.
Hisuzu Hinata
Banjou Sanka
「I'll show you a move that burns!」
Passionate and fiercely competitive. The mood-maker of Banjou Sanka who gives her all in every match.
Shirotae Ruri
Banjou Sanka
「The optimal move is already clear to me.」
Cool and composed intellectual. Her piercing insight sees through everything, guiding others with precision.
Yoiyami Mikage
Banjou Sanka
「...What do you see beyond checkmate?」
Mysterious and enigmatic. Her quiet burning spirit brings an edge of tension to every match.
Features
What makes Tsume Shogi Arena unique
Elo Rating
Track your skill objectively with a rating that fluctuates based on match results.
Rank System
From 10-kyu to 8-dan. Your rank is determined by your rating — sharpen your skills in battle and climb straight up.
Free to Play
All game modes completely free. Cosmetic items obtainable with in-game currency only.
Cross-Platform
Available on PC, smartphone, and tablet. Battle anytime, anywhere.
Real-Time Battles
Every flash of insight instantly decides the match. Compete in real time against players nationwide in pure skill-based battles.
Detailed Stats
Visualize your skill with match records, accuracy rates, and average solve times. Analyze your weaknesses and track your growth.
What is Tsume Shogi Arena?
Tsume Shogi Arena is a free-to-play online game that evolves traditional tsume shogi (Japanese chess mating puzzles) into real-time competitive battles. Compete on the speed and accuracy of your solutions and test your skills against players nationwide in real time.
Choose from four competitive modes — 1v1 Match, Battle Royale, Speed Battle, and Private Match — plus a Solo mode for taking your time on your own. An Elo rating and a rank system from 10-kyu to 8-dan make your skill visible, so beginners and experts alike are matched with opponents of similar strength. No installation required — play instantly from any web browser on PC, smartphone, or tablet.
The stage is 'Tsumeshiro Shrine', floating in digital space — a world where Japanese shrine culture meets modern esports, where your navigator Tsumeko and the Three Flowers of the Board liven up every match. There are no pay-to-win mechanics whatsoever: it's a fair arena decided purely by tsume shogi skill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tsume Shogi Arena
What kind of game is Tsume Shogi Arena?
It's a real-time online tsume shogi game where you compete on the speed and accuracy of solving mating puzzles. Play four competitive modes — 1v1 Match, Battle Royale, Speed Battle, and Private Match — plus a Solo mode, for free from any web browser on PC or mobile.
Is it free to play?
Completely free. All game modes are free to play, and there are no pay-to-win mechanics that affect match outcomes. Cosmetic items such as boards and pieces can be obtained with in-game currency only.
What devices can I play on?
It works in the web browser on PC, smartphone, and tablet. No app installation is needed — just open the site in your browser and start playing.
Can beginners play?
Yes. A rank system from 10-kyu to 8-dan and an Elo rating match you with opponents of similar strength, so players from beginners to dan-level can enjoy it at their own level.
Do I need to register an account?
You can sign in with a Google account or start easily as a guest. You can even try matches as a guest first.
What game modes are available?
There are four competitive modes: 1v1 Match (a 120-second score battle), Battle Royale (a score race with up to 12 players), Speed Battle (up to 5 players where the fastest solver each round scores), and Private Match (share a passcode to gather only with specific friends in a private room). There is also a Solo mode you can play on your own.
Can I practice on my own?
Yes. There's a Solo mode where you can take your time on your own. Solo mode also has its own ranking, so you can compete with your score against players nationwide. Of course, you can also battle players in real time anytime.
Can I stream or post gameplay videos?
Yes, you may stream and post videos freely within our Streaming & Content Creation Guidelines. See the 'Streaming & Content Creation Guidelines' on the Terms page for details.