About Chess - Jungle
It is a chess variant with its own rules, and every piece moves just one square at a time.
Captures work by rank. A piece can only take an enemy of the same rank or lower, so before every attack you need to know which of your animals beats which.
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A few pieces bend the basic rules. The rat can go into the water, and the tiger can leap, which lets them reach squares the others can't.
There are three different boards to play on. Each one has special fields like traps and ponds, so the paths toward the enemy lair change from board to board.
You can play against the computer or in multiplayer matches, either locally or online. One rule catches people off guard: repeating the same moves can make you lose.
Quick summary
- You and your opponent each control a set of jungle animal pieces.
- On your turn you move one piece a single square, or use a special move like the tiger's leap.
- You take enemy pieces that have the same rank as yours or a lower one.
- The game ends when someone reaches the enemy lair or captures every opposing piece.
Key features
- It is a board game with three different boards to choose from.
- Traps and ponds on the board change how you move.
- The rat can swim and the tiger can leap.
- Captures depend on the rank of each piece.
- You can play against the computer, locally or online.
Tips & tricks
- Check the rank of a target before you attack, since you can only take pieces of the same rank or lower.
- If a position keeps going back and forth, change your plan, because repeating moves can cost you the game.
- Keep the rat's water access and the tiger's leap in mind when you guard your lair, since they can come from directions other pieces can't.
- Learn where the traps and ponds sit on each of the three boards before you plan a route to the enemy lair.
Frequently asked questions
How do you win in Chess - Jungle?
You win by moving a piece into the enemy lair or by capturing all of your opponent's pieces.
Can I play against a friend?
Yes. You can play a local 2 player match or face someone online.
What happens if I keep repeating the same moves?
Repeating moves can make you lose the game, so you need to vary your play.
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