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Abstract Strategy · Modern Warfare

Soldier’s Chess

Soldier’s Chess is a 2-player military strategy game created by New Guard Studios.

2 players90 minages 13
About the game

What is Soldier’s Chess

Soldier’s Chess is a 2-player military strategy game created by New Guard Studios.

Soldier's Chess contains 7 unit types, each with distinct movements, attack ranges, and special abilities: Private, Machine Gun, Sergeant, Medic, Mortar, Sergeant First Class, and Lieutenant.

Soldier's Chess is played on a 16x16 square board, four times the size of the board in traditional chess. The game is also played with 6 terrain tiles, which hinder or benefit nearby units.

Some key game mechanics of Soldier's Chess, which differ from traditional chess, include: Players may order three units to act per turn. Movement and offense are separate actions, and units can also perform special actions. Pieces interact: Sergeants can lead formations, Medics can heal wounded units, Lieutenants can inspire other units, and Sergeants First Class can lead grand formations.

Specs

Game details

Players
2
Age
+13
Duration
90 min
Difficulty
—
Type
Board game
Year
2024
Mechanics
Action / Event · Action Points · Advantage Token
Categories
Abstract Strategy · Modern Warfare · Wargame
Designer
—
Publisher
(Self-Published)
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Everything about Soldier’s Chess

How many players is Soldier’s Chess for?

Soldier’s Chess plays with 2 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 90 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 13.

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