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A satirical chess variant throws out standard move rules, letting players move pieces freely, capture at will, and use absurd weapons.
Released 01 Feb 2024
Move Pieces Any Way
Capture Multiple Pieces
Fire Absurd Weapons
The first intellectually non-discriminatory chess variant. Instead of thinking, just move your pieces in one of the many absurd ways!
Developed by Polish Hacker · Published by Polish Hacker









Players face off on a familiar chessboard with the usual pieces, but standard movement and capture limits are removed: pieces can move any way, and a move can capture any number of opposing pieces. The winner is determined by IQ, with lower scores favored, and Ozjasz Goldberg's decision.
The game features absurd weapons, including a blowing arrow, a grenade, hot sauce, and the Invisible Hand of Market. Players can also try a separate coin mode, based on taking turns blowing a coin toward an opponent's coin.
The game frames its rule-breaking chess as Polish political satire. It supports multiplayer, and the supplied tags include local play for up to four players.
Many supplied reviews enjoy the game's chaotic, deliberately nonsensical take on chess, with several highlighting its humor and the fun of playing with friends. Some also appreciate its political-meme flavor, while others say the unusual rules can be confusing. A few reviews criticize the lack of updates or difficulty finding and joining matches.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Steam Deck | Playable |
| Achievements | 47 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
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| Website | Official website |
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