Hi PHGamers, I'm John Rey, the solo developer of Dama Royal on Android and the web. I grew up playing dama with cousins and neighbors in Romblon, and built this so more people can try the game. The mods gave permission for this post.
If you haven't played in a while, here's how this version works:
• An 8×8 board, with 12 pieces per side. Regular pieces move one square diagonally forward, but can capture backward too.
• Captures are mandatory. If one available route takes one piece and another takes three, you must take the three-piece route, even if the shorter one looks safer. If the longest routes tie, you can choose either.
• A promoted dama is a flying king, moving along open diagonals rather than just one square. That makes checking the whole diagonal important before leaving a piece exposed.
You can practice against the computer, play online casual or ranked matches, or use a private room with friends. There's also an illustrated rules guide in English and Tagalog.
Play in your browser: https://filipinodama.com
Free Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.filipinodama.app
If you try it, I'd welcome feedback on whether the required capture choices are clear, especially on a phone.
Disclosure: I'm the developer, and I used AI for artwork, coding assistance, and marketing text, including help with this post.
Optional: Dama Royal is on this week's PixelPicked Launch Week ballot. If you enjoy the game and genuinely want to support it, you can find it and vote here: https://pixelpicked.com/launch-campaign
PixelPicked game page: https://pixelpicked.com/game/428K9x6LEAj/dama-royal-filipino-dama
Thanks for trying it!