Bring all your ebooks, audiobooks and comics to the same app

Welcome to Cantook! The favorite reading app for the true bookworms.

Bring all your eBooks and audiobooks in the same place, no matter where they're coming from. Available on iPhone, iPad or macOS.

With Cantook, we make it easy to bring all your books in the same place:

• Built-in support for public libraries, allowing you to easily browse your library's catalog and borrow books from them

• Thousands of public domain books from the Cantook Bookstore

• Import your own EPUB or PDF files

• Add your own catalogs, for example using Calibre

Cantook provides an extensive set of features for both casual and power users:

• Customize your reading experience with multiple fonts and themes

• Full support for dark mode throughout the app

• Organize your bookshelf with categories and collections

Our philosophy is to contribute to and leverage open standards:

• Read EPUB files via a Readium Mobile based reading experience

• Explore catalogs using OPDS

• Full support for Readium LCP based on EPUB, PDF and audiobooks

What's New in the Latest Version 4.10.8

Last updated on Jun 21, 2024

Various bug fixes and improvements

Cantook is an immersive strategy board game that transports players into the untamed wilderness of Canada. As fur traders, players navigate the vast landscape, trading goods, establishing outposts, and competing for control over lucrative territories.

Gameplay

The game is played on a hexagonal map representing the Canadian wilderness. Each player starts with a limited number of trading posts and canoes. Players take turns moving their canoes along rivers and lakes, establishing outposts, and trading with Native American tribes.

Trading is the core mechanic of Cantook. Players can trade various goods, including furs, pemmican, and weapons, with the tribes. The value of each good fluctuates based on supply and demand. Players must carefully manage their resources and negotiate favorable trades to maximize their profits.

Outposts

Establishing outposts is crucial for controlling territory and expanding trading networks. Outposts provide players with a presence in a region, allowing them to claim bonus actions and collect resources. Players can also upgrade their outposts to increase their capabilities.

Competition

Cantook is a competitive game where players vie for control of the wilderness. Players can engage in direct conflict by raiding each other's outposts or canoes. However, diplomacy is often more effective than brute force. Players can form alliances, negotiate treaties, and even trade with their rivals.

Victory Conditions

The game ends after a set number of rounds or when one player controls a majority of the territory. The player with the most victory points, earned through trading, establishing outposts, and controlling territory, wins the game.

Strategy

Cantook requires a combination of strategic planning, tactical decision-making, and resource management. Players must carefully consider their trading routes, outpost placement, and alliances. Adaptability and negotiation skills are also essential for success.

Historical Context

Cantook is inspired by the real-life fur trade that played a significant role in the development of Canada. The game accurately depicts the challenges and opportunities faced by fur traders during the 17th and 18th centuries.