Scholar's Grid: Medieval Games

Hnefatafl (Viking chess), Alquerque+, and Rithmomachia - three ancient and medieval strategy board games in one app. Learn a classic historical game in minutes, sharpen your tactics, and play offline or online.


THE GAMES

Hnefatafl (Viking Chess / Tafl)
An asymmetric medieval siege game on an 11x11 board. One side defends a king and races for the corners; the other surrounds and captures.

Alquerque+
A fast jump-capture elimination game on a 6x6 line grid - the ancient ancestor of checkers and draughts.

Rithmomachia (The Philosophers' Game)
A medieval math strategy game on an 8x16 board. Capture by Value, Distance, or Addition, then set a Triumph in enemy territory. Unlocks with Scholar's Library.


WAYS TO PLAY

Local AI - Custom, Adaptive, and Master tiers. Adaptive adjusts to your level.
Pass and Play - 2 player hot-seat on one device.
Online - Async matchmaking with Standings and chess-style ELO per game.
Coach Mode - Optional hints, blunder nudges, and post-match review.


LEARN AS YOU GO

The Codex gives a 30-second visual rule breakdown for every game. An optional first-launch walkthrough gets new players moving fast.


FAIR AND AD-FREE

No ads. No pay-to-win.
Hnefatafl and Alquerque+ are free.
Cosmetic board skins and piece sets unlock with Scholar's Marks earned by playing.
Rithmomachia and future titles unlock with the optional one-time Scholar's Library purchase.

Tactile pieces with real weight, snap, and haptics. Full portrait and landscape support.

The Scholar's Grid brings these timeless ancient and medieval board games to your pocket.