u/bcloud71

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Hey r/AndroidGaming!

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

The coolest part (Cross-Platform Bluetooth): We built the networking stack from scratch so that an Android phone can pair directly with another Android phone OR an iPhone over Bluetooth. If your friend has an iPhone, you can still play together completely offline. No Wi-Fi router or hotspot needed.

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).

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:

• Google Play: 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 across different Android devices. Thanks for checking it out!

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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
• 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!