# Fanorona Game

> Board

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id626053192](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id626053192)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id626053192`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** egoBooster.net
- **Category:** Board
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (37 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2017-09-19
- **First published:** 2013-04-29
- **Size:** 81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fanorona-game/id626053192)
- **Website:** [http://www.egoboosters.net](http://www.egoboosters.net/)

## Description

Fanorona is a classical two-person strategic game that comes from the island of Madagascar. It has a unique method of capture which sets it aside from similar board games like checkers. Rules are easy to learn and details are provided in the game. It also has a legend, download the game to find out...

Game features
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-Awesome graphics and sound effects
-3 AI levels (Easy, Medium, Hard)
-3 Board Types
-2 player game on the same device
-2 player game via bluetooth
-2 player game via Game Center
-Ability to continue a game center game on another device
-Game Center Leaderboard
-Play up to 16 games simultaneously with Game Center.
-Gesture based and animated moves
-In game help, lets you know when you make a wrong move (this option can be turned off in the game settings once you become pro!).
-Play music in background



If you have any suggestion, question or need any kind of support, please email egobooster@me.com. We would also appreciate comments and rating as these would help us make the app even better.

## Rankings

- #203,387 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers consistently praise Fanorona Game for a faithful, engaging mobile rendition with a challenging AI that’s accessible to beginners and useful for learning the game. It’s also seen as a solid port with good value for money. However, several repeat concerns exist: rule enforcement and AI reliability (e.g., forced captures, inconsistent turn order), UX quirks and control issues (move cancellation, hints, drag vs tap), device-specific glitches, and uneven online updates. Overall, it’s a strong learning and playing tool with room for polish.

### Pros

- Challenging AI that scales from beginner to hard, helping players learn and improve.
- Strong educational value and beginner-friendly for learning the game and rules of Fanorona.
- Faithful, classic Fanorona experience that is well ported and designed for mobile.
- Engaging and fun gameplay that fans of strategy games find rewarding.
- Good value for money; reviewers feel it’s worth the price.

### Cons

- Rule enforcement and AI reliability issues: forced captures, inconsistent turn order, and AI sometimes misses mandatory takes.
- UX and control problems: move cancellation is limited, hints can be intrusive, and drag-versus-tap controls can be confusing.
- Device-specific stability issues: occasional UI bugs (e.g., pieces not locking on some devices) and trouble quitting the app.
- Mixed price perception: some users feel it should be free while others praise the $0.99 price.
- Online play and updates could be improved: inconsistent updates and networking/interface enhancements.

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