Show HN: Tiao, A two-player turn-based board game

Source: Hacker News

Overview

I built a digital version of Tiao, a two‑player turn‑based strategy board game that blends elements of Checkers and Go. The game is free, runs in the browser, and supports multiplayer, AI opponents, over‑the‑board mode, and more.

Design & Development

• Original design: Created by Andreas Edmeier, who authored the rules and has been playtesting and refining the game for years.
• Implementation: Developed in about two weeks using TypeScript, Next.js, Express, WebSockets, and MongoDB.
• Deployment: Fully Dockerized and hosted on a Hetzner VPS with Coolify.
• Authentication: Handled via better-auth.
• Features: Real‑time gameplay, ELO matchmaking, OpenPanel analytics, and a fully functional achievements system.

Play & Source

• Play the game:
• Source code (AGPL):

Feel free to ask questions about the technology, game design, or anything else. I hope more people discover and enjoy Tiao, and perhaps one day see it played on a physical Go board or on phones and computers.