Shaolin Chess

What is Shaolin Chess

Shaolin Chess theme is a fantasy style, shaolin mortal combat. It combines some design aspects of Chinese Checkers with the moveset mechanics resembling Chess. The pieces representing some of the 5 most iconic Shaolin Styles: The Tiger, The Dragon, The Crane, The Snake and The Monkey.

Game play - Designed around an arena, up to 6 players compete in various (3) game modes for the title of Grand Master. Each player is given a set of "5 guard" pieces. You must battle your way to victory in a blood bath of glory.

Goal of the game - Shaolin Chess is a board game system with multiple Game modes. The objectives of the separate Game modes determine who gets (2) points, whereas any player who captures more enemy pieces gets (1).

Game modes - There are (3) different game modes. Each game mode can be made into a team match except for "Duel".

Game details

Players

2–6

Age

+10

Duration

120 min

Difficulty

—

Type

Board game

Year

2019

Mechanics

End Game Bonuses · Grid Movement · Pattern Movement

Categories

Abstract Strategy · Fighting · Wargame

Designer

Sean Allen Mitchell

Publisher

(Self-Published)