~ dou shou qi, arena edition ~
The Jungle Game,online.
Eight animals, two sides, one river. A board that fits in your pocket, games that last ten minutes, and a ladder to settle scores between friends.
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- 100% free
- No ads
- Mobile & desktop
- Account in 30s
~ ranks from strongest to weakest ~
Your eight warriors
The Elephant crushes everything — except the Rat. Only the Rat swims. Lion and Tiger jump the river.
~ three steps ~
How it works
Create a game
One button, a shareable link, done. You can also directly invite a friend from your list.
Share with a friend
Send the link by WhatsApp or show the QR code. They scan, sign up in 30 seconds, and you play.
Play and climb
Each win pushes you up the ladder. Each loss makes you want a rematch.
~ not a product, just a game ~
What we wanted to build
Works on your phone
No app to install. Open your browser, play. Board optimized for touch screens.
Free, no ads
The game stays free forever. No banner, no popup, no Pro version to unlock checkmate.
No friction
Open in two seconds, playing in five. No mandatory tutorial, no skin shop, no battle pass.
Built for your rivalries
You challenge your friends, you see who's winning. The original game is Chinese, but rivalry is universal.
~ what people often ask ~
Frequently asked questions
What is the Jungle Game (Dou Shou Qi)?
A Chinese strategy game on a 7×9 board: eight animals per side, a river, traps and a den to capture. The rat beats the elephant, the lion and tiger leap the river — easy to learn, hard to master.
Is it really free?
Yes. Jungle Arena is free, ad-free and has no pay-to-play. Create a game, share the link, and play.
Do I need an account to play?
You can practice against the AI or a friend on the same screen with no account. To play online with friends and keep your rating and history, create a free account in 30 seconds.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, Jungle Arena is mobile-first: it runs in the browser on phone, tablet and desktop, with nothing to install.
How do I play with a friend?
Start a game, copy the link (or show the QR code) and send it to your friend. As soon as they join, the game begins.
Go on, play your first match
~ takes five seconds ~
Create a game, share the link (or QR), your friend scans, and you're playing. No download, no ads, no bullshit.