Common questions about Grid Takeover
Everything you need to know about the core game, bot levels and planned online duels.
What is Grid Takeover?
Grid Takeover is a turn-based 1v1 strategy game on a 7×7 board. The goal is to control more tiles than your opponent at the end.
Can I play Grid Takeover for free?
Yes. You can play the current browser version against the bot for free.
Do I need an account?
No. You do not need an account to play against the bot.
Which bot level should I choose?
Easy is best for learning. Medium plays much more strategically. Hard looks further ahead and punishes careless positioning more strongly.
How do I capture enemy tiles?
You can directly enter and capture an unoccupied enemy tile. Entire enemy areas also change color if you completely surround them.
Can the opponent block me?
You cannot enter the tile occupied by the opposing pawn. If it is directly next to you, you can jump over it if there is a tile behind it.
When does a match end?
Normally, the match ends when no neutral tiles remain; whoever controls more tiles then wins. A Bot Fight can end earlier as a draw by threefold repetition, as a loss after 200 player moves, or in Unbeatable mode when the 8-second turn timer expires.
Can I play Grid Takeover on a phone?
Yes. The board and interface are designed for modern desktop and mobile browsers.
Can I play against friends?
Not yet. Right now you play against the bot. Direct online duels and a leaderboard are planned as the next major game modes.
What happens in a draw?
If both sides control the same number of tiles at the end, the match is a draw.