queenskings
Queens and Kings ...A Checkers Game is an abstract strategy game for 2 or 4 players that plays like checkers and in addition introduces a queen component that throws strategy out the door on each and every move. The game can be played in either two player or team mode. More about the game: The Queen, being tired of a male dominated game that either features only the King or the Queen in a lesser role, created a 2/4-player game that shows the Queen’s ability to be the master of the game . Queen and Kings ...A Checkers Game, introduces a Queen scepter in the center of the board, upon capturing it the King is introduced. The King can move one space in any direction, forward or backwards along its diagonal grid. Advancing your piece to the opposite end of the board creates a Queen that can fly diagonally across the board, seizing all opponents in her path. Both Queen and King have a strategic value, so choose wisely because once a Queen or King that piece remains so until defeated or game is over. Each game starts with either 9 pieces that can only move forward along its diagonal grid, so be mindful of the Queen and her pursuit of her opponents In Queens & Kings ...A Checkers Game, In Team mode it takes a coordinated effort to defeat your opponents. What will be your strategy? The Queen now sits next to the King on her throne and peace and harmony reigns in the kingdom, or does it?
LB_NUMBER_OF_PLAYERS: 2,4
Game duration: 13 mn
Complexity: 3 / 5
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Rules summary
Setup
- The game is played on a 13*13 board (It appears to be a 17*17 board).
- There is a king scepter center.
- Each player places their 9 checkers on their first two rows.
Gameplay
- On your turn, move a piece according to its own rules.
- You can capture opponent’s pieces by jumping over them. You can capture multiple times in a turn.
- If you can capture, you must capture.
Checkers
- All checkers start as basic. They can move one space diagonally forward, unless capturing.
- A checker becomes a king when it reaches the middle of the board (the scepter). Kings can move one space diagonally in any direction.
- A checker becomes a queen when it reaches the last row on the opposite side. Queens can move any number of spaces diagonally along a line.
End of the Game
- A player is eliminated if they have no checkers.
- A player wins if they are the last one standing.
- If all players agree, the game can end in a stalemate.
Special Notes
Kings do not become Queens if they reach the last row. Checkers can only be EITHER a King or Queen when they reach the appropriate space.
