Hnefatafl (Viking chess), Alquerque+, Rithmomachia, Nine Men's Morris, and Fox and Geese - five 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 a one-time Scholar's Library purchase.

Nine Men's Morris
The classic mill game on a 24-point board. Place your nine pieces, line up three to take an enemy piece, then slide - and fly once you are down to three. Unlocks with a one-time Scholar's Library purchase.

Fox and Geese
An asymmetric hunt on a cross-shaped board. One jumping fox against seventeen geese: pen the fox in, or eat your way out. Unlocks with a one-time Scholar's Library purchase.

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, or a private room code to play a friend.
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, plus a short history card on where it came from. An optional walkthrough shows new players around the app, and Coach mode adds an in-match tip for your very first move.

MADE TO FIT YOUR DEVICE

Portrait and landscape, with a 3D board or a flat 2D view.
Text size, dyslexia-friendly font, and reduce motion options.
Graphics quality set to Auto, High, or Performance for older phones.

FAIR AND AD-FREE

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

Tactile pieces with real weight, snap, and haptics.

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