Global strategy game ยท Hex board ยท Free in browser

Animal strategy,
built for replay.
Pure tactics.

Fauna is a turn-based strategy game for modern browsers. Pick an animal team, read the terrain, and win by outplaying your opponent on a hex board.

โœ“ No download โœ“ No required signup โœ“ Online, bot, and local play
Fauna gameplay on a hex board

A board game that feels native on desktop and mobile

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Hex board tactics
Every piece moves through a six-direction board with terrain pressure, board control, and clean spatial decisions.
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Distinct animal teams
Lions, rhinos, elephants, gorillas, zebras, and more. Each animal changes how you attack, defend, and route across the map.
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Two actions per turn
Spend both actions on one piece or split them across your board. Tempo management matters every move.
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Three win conditions
Capture the enemy leader, reach the enemy throne, or flag your opponent on the clock.
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Play your way
Jump into online matchmaking, play against the bot, or hand the device to a friend for pass-and-play.
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Rating and history
Track separate quick and long ratings, review games, and keep your progress across sessions.

Ten animals, flexible board plans

Fauna is not a reskin of chess. Your pieces have their own movement patterns, terrain interactions, and combat roles.

๐Ÿฆ Lion - Leader ๐Ÿฆ Lioness - Support ๐Ÿ˜ Elephant - Crush ๐Ÿฆ Gorilla - Control ๐Ÿ’ Chimpanzee - Forest play ๐Ÿฆ› Hippopotamus - Water routes ๐Ÿฆ Rhinoceros - Impact ๐Ÿ— Boar - Pressure ๐Ÿฆฌ Bison - Flank hits ๐Ÿฆ“ Zebra - Mobility

Learn the loop in one minute

Actual board preview
Turn 1 ยท White ยท action 1/2
Opening position on the same radius-4 board used in the app.
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Choose a team
Each team comes with a formation, a leader, and support animals tuned for different styles.
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Pick a time control
Play quick at 5+5 or long at 10+10. Ratings are tracked separately.
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Spend two actions
Move, attack, or convert a capture into momentum. Every turn asks for sequencing decisions.
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Use terrain
Forest hides, water blocks, elevation extends reach, and the throne shapes the whole map.
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Close the game
Take the leader, reach the throne, or win the clock race before your opponent does.

Common questions

Is Fauna free? +

Yes. You can play for free in the browser. Premium is optional and removes ads while saving your rating in the cloud.

Do I need an account? +

No. Bot games and local pass-and-play work without signup. A free account is only needed for online matchmaking and cloud progress.

How does online matchmaking work? +

Fauna looks for a live opponent first. If the queue stays empty, the game can fall back to the bot so you are never stuck waiting.

What are the time controls? +

Quick games are 5 minutes with a 5-second increment. Long games are 10 minutes with a 10-second increment.

Does Fauna work on mobile? +

Yes. Fauna is built for desktop and mobile browsers and can be added to the home screen like a lightweight app.

What terrain types exist on the board? +

Normal ground, forest, water, elevation, and throne. Terrain changes movement pressure, visibility, and attack planning.

Ready to enter the forest?

No install. No paywall. Start playing in seconds.

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