The Scholar's Grid revives three ancient and medieval strategy board games in one app. Learn classic historical games in minutes, sharpen your tactics, and step onto the scholar grid for a quick match - offline or online.

Whether you love abstract board games or traditional mind games, discover a timeless collection of historical strategy variants brought to life with modern polish.

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 legendary mathematical strategy classic, coming in a later update.

WAYS TO PLAY
Whether you want to challenge local AI or test your skills on the scholar grid against global opponents, there is a mode for you:
Single Player vs Local AI: Features three tiers: Casual, Adaptive, and Master. Perfect for offline strategy practice.
Pass & Play: Hot-seat multiplayer on a single device.
Online Multiplayer: Async matchmaking with global Standings and chess-style ELO.

LEARN AS YOU GO
The Codex: Gives a 30-second visual rule breakdown for every ancient board game in the app.
An optional first-launch walkthrough gets new players moving fast.

PREMIUM, FAIR, AND CALM
No forced ads. Fully premium experience.
Cosmetic-only purchases: board skins and piece sets. No pay-to-win mechanics.
Tactile pieces with realistic weight, snap, and haptics.
Full portrait and landscape support.

Whether you are an abstract strategy fan, a history buff, or just want a smart turn-based strategy game to play offline, The Scholar's Grid brings these timeless, ancient board games to your pocket.