<p>This sounds very much like <a href="http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/103/titan" rel="nofollow">Titan</a>. The Java version may be <a href="http://colossus.sourceforge.net/" rel="nofollow">Colossus</a>.</p>

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Yes, thanks - right on both counts. Originally I considered this game too complicated (also, Colossus being Java and graphically unappealing), but since having picked up roguelikes I've become open to the idea of slower-paced games. Though, I had given up on ever finding this game again.
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<p>There is also <a href="https://github.com/dripton/Slugathon/wiki" rel="nofollow">Slugathon</a> which unlike <a href="http://colossus.sourceforge.net/" rel="nofollow">Colossus</a> is still active, if sporadically so. Since incomplete, Slugathon currently lacks features and is buggy, slow. The server already provides a ranking system, and the AI seems stronger than that of Colossus. That said, despite its awful UI, Colossus is the better alternative for beginning players.</p>

<p>Anyone else, choosing is a toss-up. I haven't tested Colossus' server (requires a web account), so I don't know if it provides rankings.</p>

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<p>I once ran into a computer implementation of an old board game that seemed rather interesting, unfortunately I am unable to recall either. What I do remember:</p>

<p>Probable</p>

<ul>
<li>Java (advertised support for linux)</li>
<li>hex tiles</li>
<li>recruit squads of magical beasts for combat</li>
</ul>

<p>Possible</p>

<ul>
<li>recent IOS (or Android) version, unrelated to the Java version</li>
<li>hex tiles arranged in concentric "terrain" zones, the goal being to reach the center</li>
<li>special (angelic/guardian) creatures with greater powers</li>
<li>two modes, one for recruiting and one for combat</li>
</ul>

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Looking for a board game
user19087
# Looking for a board game

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-10-14)

I once ran into a computer implementation of an old board game that seemed rather interesting, unfortunately I am unable to recall either. What I do remember:

Probable

* Java (advertised support for linux)
* hex tiles
* recruit squads of magical beasts for combat

Possible

* recent IOS (or Android) version, unrelated to the Java version
* hex tiles arranged in concentric "terrain" zones, the goal being to reach the center
* special (angelic/guardian) creatures with greater powers
* two modes, one for recruiting and one for combat

**Tags:** identify-this-game, board-game-adaptations


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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2014-10-14. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

This sounds very much like [Titan](http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/103/titan). The Java version may be [Colossus](http://colossus.sourceforge.net/).

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Yes, thanks - right on both counts. Originally I considered this game too complicated (also, Colossus being Java and graphically unappealing), but since having picked up roguelikes I've become open to the idea of slower-paced games. Though, I had given up on ever finding this game again.  

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### Answer by username_0 on 2014-10-15. Score: 0

There is also [Slugathon](https://github.com/dripton/Slugathon/wiki) which unlike [Colossus](http://colossus.sourceforge.net/) is still active, if sporadically so. Since incomplete, Slugathon currently lacks features and is buggy, slow. The server already provides a ranking system, and the AI seems stronger than that of Colossus. That said, despite its awful UI, Colossus is the better alternative for beginning players.

Anyone else, choosing is a toss-up. I haven't tested Colossus' server (requires a web account), so I don't know if it provides rankings.


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