Runes of Ardun • Strategy Board Game for iPhone, Mac & Android

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 iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android. 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!

Featuring illustrations by guest artist Hari Edwin!

A Modernized Japanese Classic

Runes of Ardun revitalizes the classic essence of Mini Shogi, infusing it with modern gameplay elements and intuitive touch controls. This transformation brings a beloved classic into the digital age, offering a seamless experience across multiple devices. Engage in battles that require strategic foresight and tactical execution, all while delving into a richly crafted world that pays homage to its ancient roots.

Beautiful Themes

Immerse yourself in the mystical world of Ardun through our beautifully designed themes, including themes by guest artist Hari Edwin. Each theme is crafted to enhance your gaming experience, with visuals that bring the ancient spirit animal runes to life. From the lush forests of Ardun to the stark beauty of hand-illustrated woodcarving-style illustrations, our themes provide a backdrop that is not only visually captivating but also enriches the strategic depth of the game.

An Incredible AI Opponent

Runes of Ardun's AI opponent is not just a challenge; it's a world-class AI that competes with the strongest Shogi and chess engines. Developed using advanced algorithms and written in pure Rust, it adapts to your play style, pushing you to innovate and strategize at every turn. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned strategist, our AI offers a dynamically challenging experience that grows with you, making every game a unique encounter.

Available in 10 Languages

Runes of Ardun is a global adventure, available in 10 languages to ensure that players around the world can join in the strategy and magic. We're committed to breaking language barriers, offering localized gameplay that respects cultural nuances. Whether you speak English, Japanese, French, Spanish, or any of our other supported languages, you're invited to the strategic depths of Ardun.

Privacy Policy

Runes of Ardun software was engineered by people who care about personal privacy. We are committed towards protecting the privacy of all Runes of Ardun users. The only information gathered by the Runes of Ardun app is used to facilitate the Achievements functionality offered through Apple Game Center and Google Play Games, and is never shared with third parties under any circumstances. We do not collect any personal information from users, and we do not use cookies or any other tracking technologies.

Shared Information: No information is ever shared with third parties under any circumstances, or used in any way beyond the facilitation of the aforementioned Achievements functionality.
Data Protection: We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your personal information.
User Rights: Users have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal data at any time by contacting us.
Children's Privacy: Protecting the privacy of young children is especially important. For that reason, Runes of Ardun does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone. If we learn that we have collected personal information from anyone, we will delete that information as quickly as possible.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy: If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page. This policy was last modified on March 9th, 2024.

Terms of Service

By downloading or using Runes of Ardun ("the Game"), you agree to these Terms of Service ("ToS"). If you do not agree, do not use the Game.

Use License: You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Game strictly in accordance with these ToS.
User Conduct: You agree not to use the Game to conduct any illegal activity, harass, threaten, defraud other users, cheat, use exploits, or otherwise interfere with the Game’s intended experience.
Intellectual Property: All rights, title, and interest in the Game and its contents are owned by Symbolic Software or its licensors. No rights are granted to you except as expressly set forth in these ToS.
Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.
Disclaimers: The Game is provided "as is". Symbolic Software disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including without limitation the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Symbolic Software shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Game; any conduct or content of any third party on the Game.
Governing Law: These ToS shall be governed by the laws of France without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Changes to Terms: We reserve the right to modify these ToS at any time. Your continued use of the Game after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new ToS.