Why is it called Salpakan?
Salpakan comes from the Filipino root word salpak, meaning “to crash,” “to clash,” or “to collide.” The name captures the moment two concealed pieces meet and their ranks are challenged.
What is Salpakan?
It is the Filipino name for Game of the Generals, a strategy board game invented in the Philippines by Sofronio H. Pasola Jr. in 1970. It combines hidden information, bluffing, memory, and tactical movement.
How do I win?
Capture the opposing Flag, or move your Flag onto the enemy’s farthest row and keep it alive through the opponent’s next turn.
Why can’t I see enemy ranks?
Hidden identities create the game’s “fog of war.” You learn about the opposing formation through movement, challenges, memory, and deduction.
Can two people play on one device?
Yes. Choose Local Duel and pass the device at each secure handoff. The board conceals the outgoing player’s information before the next commander continues.
Does the game save my progress?
Unfinished battles are saved automatically in this browser. No account is required, and the saved match stays on the device unless browser storage is cleared.
Can I change the appearance or sound?
Choose War Room, Sunlit Patio, or Stone Army from the main menu. During a battle, open the upper-right controls in landscape mode to toggle sound or return to the menu.