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The magical world of Shogi has returned inLike A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii.For the uninitiated, Shogi is like chess, butdifferent. Shogi is something of a Like A Dragon staple, and essentially exists as two minigames in this iteration. There is the ranked challenge mode, where you will participate in Shogi matches against NPCs, and there is the Puzzle Shogi mode, where you will be tasked with getting a checkmate in a limited number of moves.
This guide will give you a quick rundown on what you need to know about Shogi. We’ll tell you how it differs from chess, and provide you with a quick reference for the different pieces and how they move. We will also provide you with the solutions for all ten of the Puzzle Shogi problems.
Where Is The Shogi Minigame Located?
The Shogi minigame is played by interacting withthe man sitting on a blanket, camped out behind the shrinein Honolulu.The shrine is located between Fuji Street and Sakura Street.
Differences Between Chess And Shogi
The short and sweet of it is that Shogi is chess with a few alterations. You are still trying to capture you opponent’s king, and most of the pieces operate the same way. Shogi is a variation of chess afterall. However, there are some pretty notable differences as well…
There are, of course, other differences, but outside of a few pieces acting differently (which we will cover in the next section), those are the big ones.
All Shogi Pieces And Their Movement Patterns
Before we start, don’t get too hung up on the kanji. We know it can be a touch overwhelming. Thankfully, in Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii each piece has a letter that corresponds with their English name. So,pawns are marked with a ‘P’, bishops are marked with a ‘B’, rooks are marked with an ‘R’, etc.
Pawn: Unlike in traditional chess, pawns travel in the straight line, even on attack. Theycannottake pieces on a diagonal. They always move one tile at a time. The Pawn can be promoted to a general.
Bishop: Identical to its chess counterpart, the bishop travels in a diagonal line. Once promoted, the rook gains the king’s movement as well.
Rook: Identical to its chess counterpart, the rook travels in a straight line. Once promoted, the rook gains the king’s movement as well.
Knight:Unlike in chess, the knight can only travel two spaces forward and one space to the left or the right. It must always progress forward, it cannot move laterally. The knight can be promoted to a general.
Lance: This piece is like a rook that can only move forward. It can go as far forward as you like. The lance can be promoted to a general.
Silver General:This piece is a Shogi original. It can attack the three spaces in front of it, and the diagonal spaces behind it. Unlike the general, the silver general is not able to attack pieces beside it, or directly behind it. You canpromote the silver general to a general.
General:The general has the same attack pattern as the king, but it is lacking the ability to attack the diagonal spaces behind it. The general cannot be promoted.
King: The king in Shogi is identical to the king in Chess. The king cannot be promoted.
Move your promotedrook forward one spaceon adiagonal to the right.
Puzzle Shogi 6 Solution
Move yourpawn one space forwardand promote it, then,place your silver general to the left of the enemy’s king.
Puzzle Shogi 7 Solution
Place yoursilver general next to your enemy’s silver general. Now,move your bishop in front of the enemy’s kingand promote them.
Puzzle Shogi 8 Solution
Place yourgeneralfrom the captured pieces areanext to your opponent’s knight. They will take your piece with their bishop. Now,place your silver general next to their bishop.
Puzzle Shogi 9 Solution
Place yourbishopin the captured pieces areaon the tile in front of the enemy’s silver general.Their silver general will take your bishop. Now, place yourgeneralfrom your captured pieces areabeside their king.
Puzzle Shogi 10 Solution
Move yourbishop on the left behind the enemy’s kingand promote it. Their king will take your bishop. Now,move your remaining bishop diagonal and to the left.
Shogi Prize Exchange Rewards
Clearing all those Shogi puzzles will earn you a ton of points which can be spent in this shop. Here you’ll be able to acquirea treasure chest,a crew member,five CDs,and two pieces of clothing. You can spend your remaining points on plates and watches, which will earn you some easy cash when sold.
200 pts.
Puyo Puyo Soundtrack CD 1
Featuring the ‘Ultimate Legend of the Untrained Demon King’ from Puyo Puyo.
350 pts.
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Soundtrack CD 1
Featuring ‘A World Beyond the Sky’ from Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis.
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Soundtrack CD 2
Featuring ‘Song of War: Against Fate’ from Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis.
Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis Soundtrack CD 3
Featuring ‘Song of Mourning: The Eternal Wind’ from Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis.
