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Android Apps > Casual > Shanghai Dark Chess
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Shanghai Dark Chess

by WaGame · Casual · Free
On Google Play since July 2012 · Data updated 2026-10-15
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Shanghai Dark Chess is made and published by WaGame. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with WaGame. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to WaGame and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedLoved by users
Rating on Google Play
5.00
148 ratings
Installs
30 thousand
Last updated
July 23, 2026
Ads
Contains ads
Size
5.40 MB

Shanghai Dark Chess has 30 thousand installs. Users love it: 5.0 stars from 148 ratings.

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on Shanghai Dark Chess for Android

★★★★★ A Google user · Mar 15, 2018
Great game. Cute and cool graphics like the roses bit kinda romantic 😊
★★★★★ A Google User · Jun 29, 2013
I had to get this version as well as the fairy version. This is really cool. I learned along the way as I don't know Chinese characters, but I still manage. Love the graphics. If you like chess like I do you will like Chinese chess too, pay attention to the characters, which can eat which and then remember which ones and play again and again. Is what I do. The game requirements is patience, strategy and mental agility.5stars
★★★★★ A Google User · Jun 1, 2013
Sweet not sure which game is my favorite by this developer. All games are fun and unique. I don't know Chinese but all games are easy to play. Thanks for the great games.
★★★★★ A Google User · Jul 25, 2013
The best free dark chess I ever played. I've tried 6-7 dark chess with my Galaxy I and this is the one I most enjoyed.

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Store listing

By WaGame, from Google Play

“This is a variant of Chinese Dark Chess.”

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Description by WaGame Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
The story is happening in Shanghai of 1930’s. You go back there by a time machine’s accident and involve in a Japanese spy’s conspiracy. For survival & honor, you must be to join the Shanghai Dark Chess championship competition. No game, no survival! Defeat your opponents by your own unique skill. Attractive story modes bet you more excited & more interested. Can you win the game? Try it now!
It’s a variant of Chinese Chess. All the pieces face down. The player turn over one piece, the color of the piece will belong to the player. All the pieces can move horizontally or vertically to another free space or take opponent’s piece except the Cannons have to jump over another piece to move or take opponent’s piece. It is a three point match. The first player to score two points therefore wins the match. If there is a draw, the player will play again until someone wins the game.
There are two modes of this game, Starting Adventure and Free Battle.

Now, this game supports the Traditional Chinese language only!

Recent changes:
1. Fixed some bugs.
Official page on Google Play

Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
Contains ads
Price
Free
Libraries
3
App size
5.40 MB
Needs Android
2.2+
Content rating
High

Technologies used by Shanghai Dark Chess

10 permissions · 3 libraries
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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Version
4.5
Launched
July 2012
  • Jul 23, 2026UpdateVersion 4.5
  • Jul 30, 2025UpdateVersion 4.4
  • Jul 17, 2024UpdateVersion 4.3
  • Jun 18, 2023UpdateVersion 4.2
  • May 14, 2023UpdateVersion 4.1
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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
5
Play install range
10+ thousand
Launched
July 2012

Installs over time

Shanghai Dark Chess has been installed 30 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 5 times.

Rankings

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About the app and developer

About Shanghai Dark Chess

Shanghai Dark Chess is a casual app developed by WaGame.

Install Statistics

Shanghai Dark Chess has been installed 30 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 5 times.

User Ratings

Shanghai Dark Chess is rated 5.00 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 150 ratings.

App Information

Shanghai Dark Chess is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 5.40 MB. The latest version available is 4.5. The last update was on July 23, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Shanghai Dark Chess requires Android 2.2+ or higher. The app has a content rating of High Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since July 2012.

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Frequently asked questions about Shanghai Dark Chess

Is Shanghai Dark Chess free?

Yes. Shanghai Dark Chess is free on Google Play.

Is Shanghai Dark Chess still available?

Yes. Shanghai Dark Chess is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on July 23, 2026.

Does Shanghai Dark Chess contain ads?

Yes. Google Play lists Shanghai Dark Chess as containing ads.

What Android version does Shanghai Dark Chess require?

Shanghai Dark Chess runs on Android 2.2 and higher.

How large is Shanghai Dark Chess?

Shanghai Dark Chess is 5.40 MB.

Is Shanghai Dark Chess suitable for children?

Google Play gives Shanghai Dark Chess a high maturity rating. It is meant for adults.

How many times has Shanghai Dark Chess been installed?

Google Play lists 10,000+ installs for Shanghai Dark Chess.

How do people rate Shanghai Dark Chess?

Shanghai Dark Chess scores 5.00 out of 5 stars, from 148 ratings on Google Play.

Who made Shanghai Dark Chess?

Shanghai Dark Chess was developed by WaGame. It is listed in the casual category on Google Play.

What are the best alternatives to Shanghai Dark Chess?

People looking at Shanghai Dark Chess also look at these casual apps: Chinese Chess - Xiangqi Basics, Chess - Strategy Board Game, Animal Chess (Dou Shou Qi), Co Up - Co Tuong Up, Dr. Xiangqi.

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