Chaturanga

Short Description

Test your tactical skills in this fast-paced 4x4 chess variant where every move could lead to victory or bankruptcy! Place your bets and outsmart the AI across three difficulty levels.

Full Description

Welcome to Chess Gambit, a unique twist on classical chess that combines strategic gameplay with high-stakes gambling!

🎯 The Concept

You're not just playing chess - you're betting your hard-earned PawnCoins on every match! Face off against AI opponents across three increasingly challenging difficulty levels, each with their own distinct personality and play style.

🧩 The Rules

• 4x4 Board: Experience chess on an intense, condensed battlefield
• Piece Set: Each side commands a King, Rook, Bishop, and Pawn
• Special Movement: Pawns can move both forward and backward in this variant
• Victory Conditions: Capture all opponent pieces to claim victory
• Stalemate Detection: Games with only two bishops on opposite-colored squares automatically end

💰 Gambling System

• Place Bets: Risk your PawnCoins before each match
• Win Big: Double your winnings with a victory
• Three Difficulty Levels:
  • Novice (20%): Occasionally makes strategic mistakes
  • Adept (50%): Balanced play with occasional brilliant moves
  • Master (100%): Ruthlessly efficient and always capitalizes on opportunities

🎮 Features

• Polished Visuals: Clean chess pieces with satisfying movement animations
• Screen Shake Effects: Feel the impact of captures and important moves
• Audio Feedback: Immersive sound effects for moves, captures, and victories
• Smart AI: Each difficulty level offers a unique challenge
• Y-Sorting: Pieces properly overlap based on board position
• Visual Move Indicators: See all possible moves for selected pieces

🧠 Challenge Yourself

Can you outthink the Master AI and build your PawnCoin fortune? Or will you play it safe against the Novice while honing your skills? Every decision matters in Chess Gambit!

🎲 Perfect For

• Chess enthusiasts looking for a fresh challenge
• Strategy gamers who enjoy risk-reward mechanics
• Players who enjoy quick, intense matches
• Anyone who wants to test their tactical thinking under pressure

Ready to gamble your skills against the chess AI? Place your bets and make your move!

Development Details

• Engine: Mini Micro 
• AI: Three distinct behavior patterns with strategic decision-making
• Platform: Web-based (itch.io) with keyboard and mouse controls

Controls

• Left Click: Select and move pieces
• Right Click: Cancel selection
• Q Key: Quit to gambling screen
• Mouse: Navigate the interface