Handicap Games?

[Riani]

It would be nice if there were a way to play handicap games (where Gote is missing some pieces). This might ease the introduction of the game to new players. Right now, I have a friend whom I'm teaching, but we can't play on BGA because of the lack of handicap options. An even game would not be as instructive, I fear. Thoughts?

[Gulchen]

I don't know how the pieces move in Shogi, but:


In chess,
1. Nf3 Nf6 ​ 2. Nd4 Ng8 ​ 3. Ne6 Nf6 ​ 4. Nxd8 Ng8 ​ 5. Ne6 Nf6 ​ 6. Nd4 Ng8 ​ 7. Nf3 Nf6 ​ 8. Ng1 Ng8
is a way of giving queen odds, and most kinds of odds are possible with the same approach.

Is something similar possible in Shogi?

[Cryocopter]

there ARE handicap games now on BGA. change to friendly mode to see the options

[Charlie Châteauneuf]

So in "friendly mode" it is possible to play handicap games. In Go as well?
How do I get to "friendly mode"?