Battle for Velune

Outsmart your opponent on your own time.

Battle for Velune is a tactical card-based strategy game where every move counts, and you never have to be online at the same time as your opponent. Make your move whenever it suits you and the game waits for you. Inspired by classics like Onitama, Velune combines dynamic movement cards with hex-grid tactics for fast, skill-based matches you can play anytime, anywhere.

Status: Playable Prototype
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Key Features

Async multiplayer, no need to be online, the game waits for your move

5 distinct AI personalities to challenge

Hex-grid tactical gameplay with dynamic movement cards

Cross-platform play (iOS, Android, Web, PC)

Server-authoritative gameplay ensures fair matches

Perfect information, pure skill with no hidden mechanics or luck

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Play on Your Own Time

Battle for Velune is built around async multiplayer. You and your opponent never have to be online at the same time. Make your move and walk away. The game holds your match until your opponent responds, then notifies you when it's your turn again. Play a few turns on your commute, a few more at lunch, and finish in the evening.

Gameplay

Battle for Velune takes the elegant simplicity of Onitama and evolves it for the hex grid. Each match is a battle of wits where positioning and timing matter more than luck.

Core Mechanics

  • Dynamic Movement Cards: Each player has access to a rotating set of movement cards that determine how pieces can move on the hex grid.
  • Tactical Depth: Every move changes the board state and your available options, creating emergent strategic complexity.
  • Perfect Information: No hidden mechanics or RNG, just pure skill-based competition.

Features

Async Multiplayer

Play on your schedule. You don't need to be present to play. Make your move and come back whenever you like. The game waits for you, so a single match can stretch across a day or a week without anyone ever having to sit and wait.

AI Opponents

Challenge yourself against 5 unique AI personalities (Defensive, Aggressive, Balanced, Hunter, and Racer), each with different playstyles and difficulty levels. Perfect for learning the game or sharpening your strategy.

Cross-Platform

Start a match on your phone during your commute, continue on your tablet at lunch, and finish on your PC at home. Your games sync seamlessly across all platforms.

Development Status

Battle for Velune is currently in playable prototype stage. Core gameplay mechanics are complete and we're refining the experience based on playtesting feedback.

Coming Soon:

  • Ranked matchmaking
  • Tournament mode
  • Cosmetic customization
  • Additional game modes

Ready to Play?

Battle for Velune is currently in playable prototype phase. Stay tuned for updates!