Lines of Action Board Game

Lines of Action (LOA) is a classic abstract strategy board game. Move your pieces along lines and connect them all into one group before your opponent does. A timeless strategy board game with simple rules and deeply tactical gameplay. Invented in 1969, loved by strategy enthusiasts worldwide. Easy to learn, hard to master. Fast matches, suspense until the very last move. Surprising comebacks are possible even in the final turns. Think chess-like strategy, but quicker and more accessible.

GAME MODES • Play Online with Friends — invite by name or a 4-digit code and challenge friends anywhere • Campaign — 50 challenge levels across different game modes, all free • Play vs AI — 4 difficulty levels from beginner to expert • 2 Players — play on one device with a friend • Works offline — no internet required

PLAY WITH FRIENDS ONLINE • Invite friends by their name or a simple 4-digit code • Match history keeps track of your games • Friendly, private matches — no strangers, no lobbies

CAMPAIGN MODE • 50 challenge levels with growing difficulty • Each level is a puzzle-like challenge with different game modes and rules • Completely free — every level unlocked to play

WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL • Unique movement mechanic — pieces move exactly as many squares as there are pieces on that line • Balance between attack (breaking your opponent's group) and defense (keeping yours connected) • The player with fewer pieces can still win — it's all about shape and positioning • Quick games — a match takes just 5–10 minutes • No luck involved — pure strategy and tactics

TRAIN YOUR BRAIN • Sharpen your strategic thinking and planning skills • Exercise your mind with every move — analyze, predict, adapt • A perfect brain game for fans of chess, checkers, Go, Reversi, and other classic board games

EASY TO LEARN • Built-in rules guide with full explanation • Pick it up in minutes, spend hours mastering it • Suitable for players of all levels — from beginners to experts

PLAY IN YOUR LANGUAGE • Available in 31 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, and many more.

POLISHED EXPERIENCE • Smooth move animations and sound effects • Beautiful wooden board design • Portrait and landscape orientation support • No account required — just open and play

If you enjoy classic board games like chess, checkers, Othello, or Go — give Lines of Action a try. A hidden gem of abstract strategy games.

Free to play. No pay-to-win mechanics.