What's New

See who’s online and build your friends list.

• AddedSee how many players are online right now, and browse who to challenge from the lobby.
• AddedAdd friends by username (with request + accept), see which friends are online, and challenge them in one tap.
• AddedFriend-request notifications in the navbar.

Play more, learn faster, and show off your progress.

• AddedOne-click rematch after any online game — colors swap automatically.
• AddedOffer and accept draws mid-game.
• AddedDirect challenges — challenge any player by name, with an inbox in the lobby.
• AddedAchievements and win streaks that track your ranked results.
• AddedPublic player profiles with a rating-over-time graph and recent games.
• AddedAvatar upload — set a custom profile picture.
• AddedInteractive tutorial: seven hands-on lessons on the real Dama rules at /learn.
• AddedPost-game AI analysis in replays — spot blunders and see the best move.
• AddedTurn timers for competitive games, with auto-forfeit on the clock.
• AddedMove and capture sounds, plus a highlight on the last move played.
• ImprovedRedesigned footer with clearer navigation.

Fairer matchmaking and a rating system you can trust.

• FixedMatchmaking now pairs fairly in first-come order with a rating window that widens the longer you wait.
• FixedNo more matches against players who already left — stale queue entries are cleared.
• FixedELO is now scored once per match and for ranked games only (no more per-round double counting).
• FixedResignations, timeouts, and draws are recorded correctly.
• AddedYour rating change is shown right after a ranked game ends.
• AddedLive queue size and search time while you wait for a match.

Authentic Filipino Dama rules and a much tougher AI.

• AddedServer-side move validation to prevent cheating in online games.
• AddedAuthentic Filipino majority-capture rule — you must take the biggest capture.
• AddedFull draw detection: threefold repetition, the 40-move rule, and insufficient material.
• AddedReal-time board sync between players.
• ImprovedA much stronger AI that thinks deeper and runs off the main thread, so the board never freezes.

A faster, more polished, installable app.

• AddedInstallable app (PWA) with proper home-screen icons.
• ImprovedRefreshed typography and optimized images for faster loads.
• ImprovedBetter accessibility and quicker deployments.
• AddedAutomated test suite and continuous integration behind the scenes.