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THE PETAL GAMES COLLECTION

Classic games.
A little magic.

Familiar boards. Charming little characters. That irresistible feeling of one more game.

Made for iPhone, iPad & Mac.

Chess is here. 5 more classics are coming soon.

Pawnpetal chess on a Mac, surrounded by illustrated garden charactersA first look at Backgammonpetal for iPhone
A whole garden
of good games.
No ads. No tracking. Play offline or with friends Native Mac editions Made by an indie developer

FIND YOUR NEXT FAVORITE

Six classics. One lovely collection.

Start with chess today. 5 more games are on their way to iOS and Mac.

WHICH BOARD IS YOUR BOARD?

Find your kind of play.

A familiar classic or something new to learn. Compare the rules, practice options and current releases.

6 games match your choice.

Swipe the table on a small screen to compare every column.

Petal games: rules, practice and release availability
Your gameThe ideaPractice & friendsiPhone & iPadMac
PawnpetalChessPlan attacks and protect your king.8×8 chessboard3 bot levelsSame-device, nearby & Game CenterAvailable nowAvailable now
BackgammonpetalBackgammonRoll, race and bring your checkers home.24 points · match play3 bot levelsSame-device, nearby & Game CenterComing soonComing soon
CheckerpetalCheckersFind the jump and crown your kings.8×8 · English/American rules3 bot levelsSame-device, nearby & Game CenterComing soonComing soon
ReversipetalReversiBracket a line and turn the board your color.8×8 reversi board3 bot levelsSame-device, nearby & Game CenterComing soonComing soon
GopetalGoConnect stones and surround territory.9×9, 13×13 or 19×193 bot levelsSame-device, nearby & Game CenterComing soonComing soon
CarrompetalCarromFind your angle and pocket the discs.Carrom · disc pool4 bot levelsSame-device, nearby & Game CenterComing soonComing soon

Upcoming editions are in review. Practice and play modes describe the planned release; store buttons appear only for confirmed available editions.

Pawnpetal app iconAvailable now

01 / Chess

Pawnpetal

Your next move, with a little magic.

Recognizable chess pieces, a softer world. Practice with offline bots, share a board, or meet friends through Game Center.

  • Offline bot practice
  • Play with friends
  • Replays & PGN export

Available for iPhone, iPad & Mac

iPhone & iPad · Native Mac

Backgammonpetal app iconComing soon

02 / Backgammon

Backgammonpetal

Roll the dice. Make a little magic.

Race your checkers home on an illustrated board. Practice against three bot levels, pass the device, or challenge friends online.

  • Three bot levels
  • Doubling cube & match play
  • Online & nearby games

Coming soon for iPhone & iPad and Mac — in App Store review

iPhone & iPad · Native Mac

Coming soon · iOS & Mac in review

Explore backgammon
Checkerpetal app iconComing soon

03 / Checkers

Checkerpetal

A small jump. A lovely little victory.

Classic English and American checkers with charming characters. Follow a multi-jump, crown a king, and make every capture your own.

  • English / American rules
  • Offline practice
  • Online & pass-and-play

Coming soon for iPhone & iPad and Mac — in App Store review

iPhone & iPad · Native Mac

Coming soon · iOS & Mac in review

Explore checkers
Reversipetal app iconComing soon

04 / Reversi

Reversipetal

Flip the board. Change the story.

A fresh, playful take on Reversi. Surround a line, flip the discs, and watch your characters transform the board one move at a time.

  • Classic disc-flipping strategy
  • Three offline bot levels
  • Game Center & nearby play

Coming soon for iPhone & iPad and Mac — in App Store review

iPhone & iPad · Native Mac

Coming soon · iOS & Mac in review

Explore reversi

Developed as Othellopetal.

Gopetal app iconComing soon

05 / Go

Gopetal

Small stones. Beautiful possibilities.

Find your rhythm in Go. Learn liberties and captures, build connected groups, and explore 9×9, 13×13 and 19×19 boards.

  • Three board sizes
  • Visual lessons
  • Offline, nearby & online

Coming soon for iPhone & iPad and Mac — in App Store review

iPhone & iPad · Native Mac

Coming soon · iOS & Mac in review

Explore go
Carrompetal app iconComing soon

06 / Carrom

Carrompetal

Find your angle. Feel the bloom.

Pull back, aim, and pocket the perfect shot. A welcoming carrom table for bot practice, shared-device matches, and games with friends.

  • Aim & pocket disc pool
  • Offline bot practice
  • Online & local multiplayer

Coming soon for iPhone & iPad and Mac — in App Store review

iPhone & iPad · Native Mac

Coming soon · iOS & Mac in review

Explore carrom

Developed as CarromBloom.

YOUR GAME. YOUR SPACE.

Time to play. Room to breathe.

No ads, no tracking, and no developer data collection. Your game stays on your device by default. Optional Game Center, private iCloud sync and purchases use Apple services.

Read the Petal Games privacy policy

A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS

Before your first move.

Petal Games is made by Gal Itach at Valorem Apps, an independent app studio.

What are Petal Games?

Petal Games is a collection of classic board games by independent developer Gal Itach at Valorem Apps: Pawnpetal chess, Backgammonpetal backgammon, Checkerpetal checkers, Reversipetal reversi, Gopetal Go, and Carrompetal carrom. Each brings a familiar game into a soft, illustrated world.

Which Petal games can I download now?

Pawnpetal: Available for iPhone, iPad & Mac. Backgammonpetal: Coming soon for iPhone & iPad and Mac — in App Store review. Checkerpetal: Coming soon for iPhone & iPad and Mac — in App Store review. Reversipetal: Coming soon for iPhone & iPad and Mac — in App Store review. Gopetal: Coming soon for iPhone & iPad and Mac — in App Store review. Carrompetal: Coming soon for iPhone & iPad and Mac — in App Store review.

Are Othellopetal and CarromBloom part of the collection?

Yes. Reversipetal was developed as Othellopetal, and Carrompetal was developed as CarromBloom. Those names refer to the same two games, not additional releases.

Can I play offline or on my Mac?

The collection is designed for iPhone, iPad and native Mac play, with offline bot practice and shared-device games. Online matches use Apple Game Center and require an internet connection. Check each game’s current release status above before downloading.

Do Petal games have ads or collect my data?

Petal games have no ads, tracking or developer-operated data collection. Game data stays on your device by default. Optional Game Center, private iCloud sync where available, and in-app purchases use Apple services under Apple’s privacy policies. Nearby play shares the game state with the player you connect to.

Your next move is a good one.

Step into Pawnpetal. More of the garden is on its way.

iPhone · iPad · Mac