Turn Based Games at Boardspace

Turn Based Games

You can play most Boardspace games in asynchronous, "Turn Based" mode. In this mode, you're expected to make the next move within a few days, but not immediately. The actual play is done through the same game interface as for realtime games, except that you can only make one move at a time.

Getting Started

Select the "Play Turn Based" button in the first screen.

Log In

Once in the turn based mode, you must log into your boardspace account. Once logged in, you can either manage your existing games or create a new game.

Create a new Game

Select the game parameters.

There are no restrictions on who can play whom, but you can add comments about your expectations
In any case, as the creator of the game you can reject unsuitable opponents and you will decide when to start the game.
Players you explicitly invite will have to accept the invitation before the game can start.
The "See Games" button will take you back to the main screen.

Manage your games.

Use the checkboxes to filter the games you want to see.

My Games filters the selection to only games you created, or you are playing in, or are explicitly invited to join.
In Progress filters the selection to only games that are in progress.
Joinable filters the selection to only games you could join.
Completed filters the selection to games that were recently completed.

Games Setting Up

To join a game, check your name in the player list.
To cancel a game that you created, uncheck your own name.
To remove a player who tried to join, uncheck their name.
If the roster is satisfactory, click on Start this Game

Games in Progress

click on Make Move to launch the game interface to make your move.
use View Game to view the game when it isn't your move.

Completed Games

you can review recently completed games. Completed games are purged after a while.
you also review them in the regular online or offline review rooms.

Turn Based Rankings

Turn based games can be either ranked or unranked. If ranked, the rankings are completely "separate but equal" to the rankings for realtime games.

Getting Started Select the "Play Turn Based" button in the first screen.
Log In Once in the turn based mode, you must log into your boardspace account. Once logged in, you can either manage your existing games or create a new game.
Create a new Game Select the game parameters. There are no restrictions on who can play whom, but you can add comments about your expectations In any case, as the creator of the game you can reject unsuitable opponents and you will decide when to start the game. Players you explicitly invite will have to accept the invitation before the game can start. The "See Games" button will take you back to the main screen.
Manage your games. Use the checkboxes to filter the games you want to see. My Games filters the selection to only games you created, or you are playing in, or are explicitly invited to join. In Progress filters the selection to only games that are in progress. Joinable filters the selection to only games you could join. Completed filters the selection to games that were recently completed. Games Setting Up To join a game, check your name in the player list. To cancel a game that you created, uncheck your own name. To remove a player who tried to join, uncheck their name. If the roster is satisfactory, click on Start this Game Games in Progress click on Make Move to launch the game interface to make your move. use View Game to view the game when it isn't your move. Completed Games you can review recently completed games. Completed games are purged after a while. you also review them in the regular online or offline review rooms.