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Tricky Chess
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Tricky Chess

Designed by Nathan Morse

Published by (Web published)

Moderate Depth: 30 Min Teach

Players

4

Community Snapshot

Best with 4
Medium complexity
~0 min
6.5 on BGG (2)

Categories

Abstract Strategy
Pure strategy with no hidden information or luck — think Chess or Go.
Card Game
Cards are the primary component — may involve hand management, drafting, or deck building.

Designed for 4 players and playable in ~0 min, Tricky Chess delivers a medium experience that earned a 0.0 on BGG.

How It Plays

Grid Movement

Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.

Trick-taking

Players play cards in rounds, and the highest card wins the trick — a classic card game mechanic that's endlessly satisfying.

About This Game

Tricky Chess is a partnership trick-taking chess game for The King's Caste deck / game system. Through successive rounds comprising recruitment, deployment, and mobilization, each team tries to eliminate the other's two kings. Recruitment is done through trick-taking.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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Play Time

Unknown

Complexity

3.0 / 5

Rating

6.5

Year

2014

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