OpenFront.io
Open-source successor to Territorial.io: push borders across a world map, form alliances and break them at precisely the right moment.
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How to get the most from it
OpenFront.io sits in Strategy & Conquest under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something competitive and brainy.
About this category: Territory control, base building and turn-based scheming. Slower than the arenas and considerably harder to walk away from.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Chasing a better score
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
OpenFront.io: quick answers
Is OpenFront.io free?
Yes. OpenFront.io is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use OpenFront.io?
No. You can use OpenFront.io without signing up for anything.
Does OpenFront.io work on a phone?
Yes. OpenFront.io works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is OpenFront.io safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does OpenFront.io take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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