Frequently asked questions
Short answers about playing Dorfrivalen. For the rules, see how to play.
Is Dorfrivalen free?
Yes. The whole game is free, the Promised Lands expansion and the daily challenge included. There are no ads and nothing to buy.
Do I need an account?
No. You can play against the computer, play online with friends and play the daily challenge without one. Signing in with Google or Discord adds friends, a profile and ranked games.
How do I play with friends online?
Start a new island and press Invite friends on the setup screen. You get a link and a table code to send; friends open the link, or press Join a friend’s table on the home page and type the code. Everyone plays in their own browser, on any device, friends take seats ahead of the computers, and you start when you’re ready.
How many players can play?
Two to eight at one table, in any mix of people and computer rivals. The larger islands, such as Continent, have room for all eight.
Can I play alone against the computer?
Yes, with up to seven computer rivals. Each plays one of eight styles, at Easy, Normal, Hard or Unbeatable.
Does it work on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Everything is played by tapping, so it works on phones and tablets as well as with a mouse. You can add it to your home screen and open it like an app.
Which browsers does it run in?
Dorfrivalen draws its 3D island with WebGPU, which recent versions of Chrome, Edge and Safari support on most computers, phones and tablets. If your browser or device doesn’t have it yet, the game says so instead of starting.
Where is my game saved?
Your current island, your settings and your daily challenge record are saved in the browser you play in, so you can close the tab and continue later. Your games stay on your device unless you play online or sign in.
What is the daily challenge?
A new island every day, the same for everyone, against three Unbeatable computer rivals. We simulated each of the computer’s playstyles from your seat and only one of them won. Find a way to win, keep your streak and share your result.
Is there ranked play?
Yes, for signed-in players: six fixed games with Elo ratings, matched against other players and against computer rivals with fixed ratings.
Can I play it in Discord?
Yes. Dorfrivalen runs as a Discord Activity, so a voice or text channel can play together without leaving Discord, and the daily challenge can be shared into the channel.
Who makes Dorfrivalen?
Dorfrivalen is a one-person hobby project from Austria. Questions, bug reports and ideas are welcome on the Discord server.