I built Blue Duel, an offline Bluetooth arcade with 8 classic board games you can play with the person next to you anywhere without Wi-Fi or internet
Have you ever been on a flight, a road trip, or out camping and wanted to play a game with the person sitting next to you, but neither of you had Wi-Fi or cell service?
I built Blue Duel to solve exactly that. It’s a collection of 8 classic board games designed specifically for local, head-to-head multiplayer using Bluetooth. You just open the app on two phones, pair them instantly, and start playing.
The Games:
- Chess
- Checkers
- Connect 4
- Battleship
- Gomoku
- Liar's Dice
- Tic Tac Toe
- Rock Paper Scissors
Why I made it: I wanted a truly offline, family-friendly experience. There are no accounts to create, no strangers, and no internet required. It works perfectly in airplane mode (as long as Bluetooth is on). Also, if your friend happens to have an Android phone, the iOS app can pair seamlessly with them over Bluetooth too!
Monetization: I want to be transparent about this with the community: Every game costs a small handful of free tickets that refill every day. If you run out, you can watch an opt-in ad to get more. If you hate ads and tickets, there is a one-time Lifetime Pass (currently at launch pricing) that unlocks unlimited play forever. No subscriptions.
Links:
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/blue-duel-2-phone-battles/id6762291907
- Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.diffusethinking.blueduel
- Website: https://blueduel.app/
I'd love to hear your feedback, especially on the Bluetooth pairing experience or if there are any other classic games you'd love to see added to the collection. Thanks for checking it out!