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Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu
女流将棋教室
Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu is a 1997 arcade action game developed by Visco, themed around the traditional Japanese board game shogi. Rather than playing shogi itself, the game takes an action format where the player controls pieces or characters in a combat-oriented setting inspired by shogi's rules and pieces. As a single-player experience, the game puts players through structured stages, using arcade controls typical of the era. Visco, known for producing arcade titles during the 1990s, built this game around the novelty of adapting shogi concepts into an action context, featuring characters based on shogi piece types. The game targets players interested in the cultural theme of shogi presented through fast-paced arcade gameplay mechanics.
- Developer
- Visco
- Released
- 1997
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (4.4K)
- Last updated
Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu" Arcade longplay 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu released?
Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu was released in 1997 for the Arcade.
Who developed Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu?
Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu was developed by Visco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu support?
Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu is a single-player Action game for the Arcade.
What type of game is Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu?
Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu in the browser?
No. Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Joryuu Syougi Kyoushitsu. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
