Shogi app for VR

Hey everyone!

I'm excited to share that I've just launched my VR app, VRShogiMates, on the Meta Quest App Lab! You can play Shogi, Chu Shogi, Chess, Xiangqi, and Gungi in VR, either against other players or in turn-based matches. This is super handy for longer games like Chu Shogi and Gungi.

What VRShogiMates Offers:

Multiplayer Mode: Play in real-time or in turn-based matches.

Learner mode: Perfect for both beginners and helpful to experienced players looking to sharpen their skills.

Regular Updates: I'll be continuously improving the app and adding new features based on your feedback.

Unique Variations: To the best of my knowledge, there are no other VR apps that allow you to play Chu Shogi and Gungi in VR. I am especially proud of bringing Gungi to VR as I worked a lot on the rules and game testing. I was astonished at how much fun it is!

Check Out the Trailer: youtu.be/wCmscx2ubco

Get the Game Here: www.oculus.com/deeplink/?action=view&path=/app/5395133457243061&ref=oculus_desktop

Visit the Website: vrshogimates.wixsite.com/home

Right now, it's only on the Meta Quest App Lab, but I'm working on getting it on Steam too. If you're interested, you can wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/2915300/VRShogiMates

You can also join the discord:
discord.gg/Hn9PWkHVwk

Thanks for checking it out!

This has been my passion project for a long time and I am very glad I could share it with you. I can't wait to hear what you think and see you in the game!

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I don't have VR equipment, but if I did... I'd like to be able to play some games using my Lishogi account, so my Insights, rating, etc. could be updated.

Insights: lishogi.org/blog/post/ZcQjlRAAACMAgvrF

It is a very good idea, and thanks for the comment.
Linking the two together would be very tough, but the way I use the app if i play alone is that I have lishogi (or 81dojo) open in a browser window opposite the board, so I can access the ai, or play against others, but I also copy the moves on the board (manually). I plan to improve this in the future.

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Good luck! Indeed that sounds challenging, even with Lishogi providing an API lishogi.org/api (similar to that offered by Lichess) which covers many but not all use cases.

I think the Lishogi maintainer is also developing an Android app, so that API may expand over time.

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Thanks for the link, I'm going to take a closer look. Could be doable for the steam version.

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