Paper Flags
Free demo of Paper Flags: a strategic board game about folding, unfolding, and fighting for row 9!
Think you know how your pieces move? Unfold one and everything changes. A quiet advance becomes a sweeping strike. A defensive wall becomes three flags on enemy ground, and the game is over.
This is a free, timed sneak peek of the full release. If you enjoy it, wishlisting on Steam is the best way to support the project and get notified on launch day.
What is Paper Flags?
Paper Flags is a two-player strategy game on a 9×9 board. Every piece starts folded, slipping forward on a diagonal. Unfold it and it becomes a flag, moving like a rook, threatening the whole rank or file.
Win by planting three flags on your opponent’s back row, reducing them to three pieces or fewer, or backing them into a stalemate. But watch the threat system: when your opponent is one move from victory, you must answer or face overrun.
Familiar if you love chess-like tactics. Different the moment you start folding and unfolding.
What’s in this demo
- Player vs Computer — four AI difficulties (Easy through Expert)
- Player vs Player — local hot-seat on the same screen
- Computer vs Computer — sit back and watch the AI battle it out
- Play Online — invite a friend
- 3D board — atmosphere, music, and satisfying chip movement
- Full rules — downloadable PDF linked below
Play in your browser or download the build — whichever you prefer.
How to play
New to the game? Start here:
The rules are precise but readable. A quick skim before your first game goes a long way, especially for fold, unfold, and threat.
Wishlist on Steam
If you like what you see, please wishlist the full game. It helps more than you might think, and you’ll be notified the moment it releases.
👉 Wishlist Paper Flags on Steam
If you really liked the demo
Consider donating here to help fund its development.
Share your feedback
Played the demo? I’d genuinely love to hear from you. What clicked, what confused you, what you’d change. Your answers directly shape the full release.
📝 Paper Flags Demo — Feedback Form (~5 minutes)
Prefer forums or email? Those work too: links below.
About the demo
This demo is completely free, with a timed play window per session so you can get a real taste of the game without giving away the whole thing. If you run out of time and want another go, the demo offers one reset. Need more time than that? Just ask, I'll see what I can do.
Need extra demo time? Email admin@winterlude.dev and I’ll see what I can do.
The paid release is coming soon. This demo is your early look at the board, the AI, and the feel of the full game.
Come say hi
No official Discord yet, but the forums are open. Drop by to share feedback, report a bug, ask for help, or just say hey:
About
Paper Flags is developed by Stephen Merriam at Winterlude Interactive.
Thank you for playing the demo. I hope you enjoy it.
~ SteveOhByte
Download
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