Runes of Ardun 4+

Shogi inspired strategy game

Symbolic Software

    • Free

Description

Awaken the Ancient Spirits of Strategy in Runes of Ardun!

Embark on a journey to the forgotten lands of Ardun, where ancient runes hold the power of animals long revered and feared. "Runes of Ardun" reimagines the ancient Japanese strategy game Mini Shogi, transforming it into a strategic duel of wits and cunning on your iPhone and iPad. Each piece, an ancient rune, represents a mighty animal spirit. Your mission is to outmaneuver your opponent and capture their Lion. There can only be one king!

Features:

- Unique Gameplay: Dive into a rich strategy experience where each rune possesses unique movement abilities. From the wise Owl to the formidable Lion, learn the strengths and weaknesses of each to dominate the game board.
- Ancient Runes Theme: Immerse yourself in an "ancient ruins" ambiance, where every piece is a beautifully crafted rune representing animal spirits. This thematic twist adds a layer of intrigue and mystique to the classic strategy game.
- Intuitive Controls: Select a rune and instantly see your possible moves highlighted on the board. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or new to board games, "Runes of Ardun" offers a seamless and engaging gameplay experience.
- Dynamic Capture and Promotion: Experience the thrill of capturing your opponent's runes, turning them to your side, and strategically placing them back on the board to secure victory. Watch as your runes achieve their full potential through promotion, gaining new abilities to turn the tide of battle.
- Customizable Play Settings: Tailor your gameplay experience with adjustable difficulty levels and game settings. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a challenging puzzle, "Runes of Ardun" adapts to your preference.
- Stunning Visuals and Sound: With breathtaking graphics and immersive sound effects, "Runes of Ardun" brings the ancient world to life. Each rune, board, and battleground is meticulously designed to enhance your gaming experience.

How to Play:

- Begin with six ancient runes: Owl, Lion, Bunny, Hedgehog, Elephant, and Rhino. Each rune's movement ability is inscribed upon it, guiding your strategy.
- Move runes across the board, capturing opponent pieces by occupying their squares. Remember, the Lion is invincible but must be protected at all costs.
- Capture runes switch allegiance, allowing you to place them strategically on the board. Beware of restrictions like the Owl's inability to be dropped on the back row.
- Promote your runes by reaching or exiting the opponent's back row, unlocking their strengthened forms and enhancing your strategic options.
- Victory is yours when you capture your opponent's Lion. Adjust the game's difficulty and settings to keep the challenge fresh and engaging.

Are You Ready to Unleash the Power of the Runes?

"Runes of Ardun" is a journey to strategic mastery. With its unique theme, intuitive gameplay, and endless strategic possibilities, this game is a must-have for all who love board games, strategy, and the mystique of ancient legends. Be among the first to play this unique new strategy game, with more features and themes coming soon!

What’s New

Version 1.45

- Sharper, More Tactical AI
We've fine-tuned the AI’s tactical engine to better exploit weaknesses and capitalize on opportunities. Expect to face a more strategic and cunning opponent in every match!

- Massive AI Performance Boost with Multithreading!
We’ve integrated multithreading using the LazySMP algorithm, significantly enhancing the AI’s speed and sophistication. The AI can now evaluate moves faster and smarter by leveraging multiple CPU cores. This upgrade delivers a noticeably stronger and more responsive opponent across all difficulty levels.

- Streamlined AI Cache for Improved Efficiency
The AI cache now consumes much less memory without sacrificing performance. This optimization allows the game to run more smoothly, even during long sessions.

- Significantly Faster AI Cache Performance
In addition to reduced memory usage, the AI cache has been supercharged for much faster retrieval times, making the AI even more responsive in critical moments of the game.

Download the latest version and experience the new and improved Runes of Ardun today!

Ratings and Reviews

Nicktheflick0764 ,

Fun little game!

We need more games like this! Saw on WAN show and haven’t left since.

Developer Response ,

Thank you so much for your review!

ShayneAway ,

Super fun!

Great quick strategy game. Like chess but quicker and simpler. Thank you the WAN Show and LTT for showing me this game!

Developer Response ,

Thank you so much for your review! We're big fans of the WAN Show and have been watching it every weekend for years. We're super happy to see people enjoying our new game. We hope you continue to enjoy Runes of Ardun — stay tuned for new features, themes and other fun additions!

Eriptron ,

Help slow and crashes app

The more you use the suggestion, the slower it gets until it crashes the app and then you lose your game. I give up. Deleted it. It was almost a good idea.

Developer Response ,

Dear Eriptron,

Thank you very much for your feedback. You’re right to report the issues present in version 1.41. As of the latest update (version 1.44), these issues have been addressed.

Please consider updating your copy of Runes of Ardun and giving it another try. If you find that the update fixes the issues that you have encountered, we would sincerely appreciate it if you could update your review. Thanks again!

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