Tessel: Strategy Duel
Relaxing Board Game
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
For those who like puzzles, strategy, board games, and competitions! Place more pieces than your opponent and save in progress games to play at your pace.
TESSEL
Discover TESSEL, a relaxing yet deeply strategic board game where every placement matters.
Compete against challenging AI opponents, play locally with friends, or challenge players online in this elegant hex-based strategy experience. With customizable cosmetics, unique power tokens, and countless tactical possibilities, no two games are ever quite the same.
STRATEGIC HEX-BASED GAMEPLAY
In TESSEL, players take turns placing uniquely shaped pieces onto a hexagonal board. Every new piece must carefully balance expansion, positioning, and connection. Master the edge-placement rules, plan ahead, and outmaneuver your opponent to claim victory.
The player with the fewest unused tiles at the end of the game wins.
MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAY
* Play against AI opponents with multiple difficulty levels
* Challenge friends in local Pass and Play mode
* Compete online in turn-based multiplayer matches
* Save games and resume them later from the Active Games hub
UNIQUE POWER TOKENS
Collect and activate powerful optional tokens to change the course of the game.
* Free: Ignore normal placement restrictions for your next move
* Bonus Turn: Take two turns in a row
* Shape Shift: Add an extra tile to transform one of your pieces
* Snare: Restrict your opponent’s next placement options
Enable, disable, or randomize token locations in Settings to create the experience you want.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Unlock and personalize your collection with beautiful cosmetic themes and sound packs inspired by natural materials and elegant craftsmanship.
Choose from a growing collection of styles including:
* Classic TESSEL
* River Stone
* Sage Ceramic
* Sea Glass
* Kintsugi
* Aurora Glass
* And more
Customize appearances and sounds for yourself and your Solo mode opponents.
LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE
New to TESSEL? An interactive tutorial and illustrated How to Play guide make it easy to learn the fundamentals while introducing advanced mechanics step by step.
FEATURES
* Relaxing yet deeply strategic gameplay
* Multiple AI difficulty levels
* Online multiplayer
* Local Pass and Play multiplayer
* Interactive tutorial and illustrated guide
* Optional power token system
* Save and resume active games
* Unlockable cosmetic collections
* Detailed player statistics
* Beautiful visuals and soothing sounds
Whether you are looking for a peaceful solo challenge or a competitive battle of strategy, TESSEL offers an elegant experience that rewards thoughtful play and long-term mastery.
Ratings & Reviews
What’s New in TESSEL 1.0.3
• Updated the shape and proportions of select pieces for cleaner, more balanced gameplay.
• Refined the visual presentation of pieces, boards, trays, and skins.
• Added a Power Tokens-free mode for players who prefer the classic strategy experience.
• Added clearer starting-side highlights and a one-time explanation for new games.
• Improved privacy choices, piece selection feedback, token trays, skin previews, and overall stability.
• Updated the support and privacy information links.
Thanks for playing TESSEL!
The developer, MELANIE SHEILA CADET, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- MELANIE SHEILA CADET
- Size
- 46.4 MB
- Category
- Board
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.5 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.5 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.5 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Frequent
Contests
Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Rose Quartz Cosmetic Skin $1.99
- Aurora Glass Cosmetic Skin $1.99
- Kintsugi Skin $1.99
- Remove Ads $2.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Melanie Cadet

