Amazons Board Game for iOS

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Amazons is one of most quality board games developed in 20th century. The Game of the Amazons (or simply Amazons) is an abstract game of territory...

Amazons is one of most quality board games developed in 20th century. The Game of the Amazons (or simply Amazons) is an abstract game of territory for two players, played on a 10x10 board. While the game rules are simple and can be explained under a minute, the game has high complexity with more than 2000 possible opening moves for the first player, making it challenging and exciting.This app is the FIRST and only Amazons game currently available on the iOS platform.** Reviews & Highlights **This app reached the following positions in Dec 2014:- Top 10 iPad board games in Taiwan - Top 20 iPad board games in Korea - Top 30 iPhone board games in Canada & Netherlands- Featured in 123 countries for iPhone/iPad board games on launch dateReview from apppicker.com"an excellent game that tests your tactical skills in a territorial battle of wits, providing a wildly engaging alternative for Chess players who want a diverse and dynamic game experience.... really scintillate your grey matter..."Source: http://www.apppicker.com/reviews/20874/amazons-board-game-app-review-territorial-tribulations** Features **Download the app and enjoy the following features:- Strong AI computer player with 8 levels of difficulty. The computer player adopted algorithms developed by Amazong, previous world champion in Amazons Computer Olympiad.- Two Players mode- Universal app with iPhone & iPad support- Moves animation/highlighting and sound effects** Game Rules **Each player has four amazons, which move like chess queens : any number of vacant squares in a straight line -- orthogonally or diagonally. After it moves, an amazon must fire an arrow in the same manner from its landing square (one or more vacant squares orthogonally or diagonally). The square where the arrow lands is then marked to indicate it is blocked . No amazon or arrow may move into or through a blocked square. White moves first, moving one amazon and firing an arrow with that amazon. The players alternate moving, and the player last able to make a move wins.** Support **Please visit the app facebook page for support, feature requests, videos or any feedback:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amazons-Board-Game-for-iOS-Devices/722942337802453Videos channel for the game: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5YMgGWtmpUK6-kCpGD2UdwThank you. Enjoy this addicting and extremely challenging game.