Boom Chess
BoomChess: A Modernized Tactical Chess Game
BoomChess reimagines the classic game of chess in a modern, warfare-themed setting. Each traditional chess piece is transformed into a military unit with health values, damage capabilities, as well as advantages and disadvantages. The game features a larger 9x8 board, fostering a strategic gameplay experience.
Unique Gameplay Mechanics:
Health and Damage System: Every piece has randomized health and damage values, introducing a layer of unpredictability. The damage a piece deals is scaled by its current health. A lower health results in reduced damage output.
Attacking and Defending: At the end of each turn, pieces automatically attack any enemy within their range. Damage dealt is influenced by the number of surrounding enemies and allies.
Non-Deterministic Strategy: Unlike traditional chess, BoomChess incorporates elements of randomness, requiring players to adapt their tactics continually.
Revamped Chess Pieces:
- General (King): The most crucial unit, moves one square in any direction. Its loss results in a game defeat.
- Commando (Queen): The most powerful unit, with the ability to move freely in any direction. It has random damage reduction capabilities and is particularly effective against tanks.
- Tank (Rook): Represents the traditional rook, moving horizontally or vertically. It has high health and is effective against infantry but vulnerable to helicopters.
- War Dogs (Bishop): Moves diagonally, effective against infantry but weak against helicopters.
- Helicopter (Knight): Moves in an L-shape, capable of jumping over obstacles. It has high effectiveness against tanks.
- Infantry (Pawn): Moves forward, capturing diagonally. It has a unique advantage against helicopters but is vulnerable to war dogs and tanks.
- Artillery: A new piece that moves one tile in any direction and can attack targets two tiles away.
Board and Aesthetics:
Board Size: The game is played on a 9x8 board, allowing for more strategic depth.
Visual and Audio Effects: BoomChess features immersive sound effects, particularly emphasizing the 'boom' sounds during attacks, enhancing the game's modern warfare theme
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BoomChess tries to offer a blend of traditional chess strategy and modern tactical warfare. It has a health and damage system, combined with the redesigned pieces and larger board, aiming to provide a challenging experience for both chess enthusiasts and those seeking a new twist on the game
Status | Released |
Platforms | HTML5 |
Author | GardeningCat |
Genre | Strategy, Action |
Made with | GIMP, libGDX |
Tags | 16-bit, 8-Bit, Bitsy, Chess, Pixel Art |
Code license | MIT License |
Asset license | Creative Commons Attribution v4.0 International |
Average session | A few minutes |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Mouse |
Accessibility | Color-blind friendly, Subtitles, High-contrast, Interactive tutorial |
Multiplayer | Local multiplayer |
Player count | 1 - 2 |
Links | Homepage |
Development log
- PUBLISHED!99 days ago
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