Gosen (語戦)
Online Japanese Word Battles
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Challenge another player to a battle of Japanese words.
Gosen (語戦) is a turn-based word game played entirely with hiragana. Place tiles on the board to create connected words, claim bonus squares and build the highest score before the game ends.
Transform eligible tiles using small kana or dakuten to uncover new possibilities. Every move can extend an existing word, create crossings and turn a carefully placed tile into a high-scoring play.
PLAY ONLINE
Find an opponent through matchmaking or invite a specific player by username. Gosen’s turn-based format lets you play at your own pace, while notifications let you know when it is your turn.
BUILD YOUR SCORE
Use double- and triple-letter squares to increase individual tile values. Double- and triple-word squares can transform a well-planned word into a decisive move.
MANAGE YOUR TILES
Exchange unwanted tiles, pass when no useful move is available or resign a game you cannot finish. Points from tiles remaining on each rack are adjusted when the game ends.
FEATURES
• Online matches against other players
• Matchmaking and username invitations
• Words formed entirely with hiragana
• Small-kana and dakuten tile controls
• Letter and word bonus squares
• Player ratings and match history
• Turn notifications
• English and Japanese interfaces
• Light and dark appearance
• Support for iPhone and iPad
Choose your tiles carefully, connect your words and claim victory in 語戦.
A free account and internet connection are required to play.
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Added tutorial on the board screen
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Information
- Seller
- Johan Olsson
- Size
- 10.8 MB
- Category
- Word
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English and Japanese
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Profanity or Crude Humor
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
Contains
Advertising
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © PenzoSoft