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description=Colorless simplified chess nevertheless has subtle strategy | |
description=Colorless simplified chess nevertheless has subtle strategy | |
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other_equip=[[chessboard]] or [[chessboard wedge]]s | |
other_equip=[[chessboard]] or [[chessboard wedge]]s | |
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setup_time=one minute | |
setup_time=one minute | |
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sets=3 |
sets=3 | |
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number of colors=1 per player | |
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trios per color=3| |
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min_players=2 | |
min_players=2 | |
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max_players=4 | |
max_players=4 | |
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min_playing_time=5 minutes | |
min_playing_time=5 minutes | |
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max_playing_time=30 minutes | |
max_playing_time=30 minutes | |
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mechanic1=colorless | |
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theme=[[chess]] | |
theme=[[chess]] | |
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release_year=1995| |
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game_status=Complete| |
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footnotes=Can be played with 2-6 players with user designed print-and-play chessboard wedges.| |
footnotes=Can be played with 2-6 players with user designed print-and-play chessboard wedges.| |
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BGG_Link=[http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/19803 Martian Chess] | |
BGG_Link=[http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/19803 Martian Chess] | |
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[[Andrew Looney|Andy]] believes Martian Chess is the second oldest game for the pyramids, and the first created after the eponymous [[Icehouse]]. The earliest dated version of the rules are from 29 January 1995. |
[[Andrew Looney|Andy]] believes Martian Chess is the second oldest game for the pyramids, and the first created after the eponymous [[Icehouse]]. The earliest dated version of the rules are from 29 January 1995. |
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Martian Chess plays similarly to Earthling Chess, using similar mechanics such as: |
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*moving and capturing individual pieces |
* moving and capturing individual pieces |
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*turn-based |
* turn-based |
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*played on an [[chessboard]] |
* played on an [[chessboard]] |
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*distinct pieces have distinct movement rules |
* distinct pieces have distinct movement rules |
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However, Martian Chess uses some different features than Chess: |
However, Martian Chess uses some different features than Chess: |
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*control of pieces is determined by location rather than color |
* control of pieces is determined by location rather than color, |
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*the victory conditions are based on captured points instead of capturing a certain piece |
* the victory conditions are based on captured points instead of capturing a certain piece, |
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*a player can force the end of the game, and still win based on points |
* a player can force the end of the game, and still win based on points, |
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*is playable with more than two players |
* is playable with more than two players. |
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For seasoned chess players, Martian Chess has subtle paradigm shifts that offer convention-challenging lessons (though not to the same extent as Icehouse itself). |
For seasoned chess players, Martian Chess has subtle paradigm shifts that offer convention-challenging lessons (though not to the same extent as Icehouse itself). |
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The game requires three [[ |
The game requires three [[trio]]s per player, in any colors. |
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== Links == |
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* [http://www.wunderland.com/icehouse/MartianChess.html Official rules online] at [[Wunderland]] |
* [http://www.wunderland.com/icehouse/MartianChess.html Official rules online] at [[Wunderland]] |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw47F2mvK2k&list=PLm3OKhfkyvNYKXnZbnw2fkPjN4cgXv5s1&index=15 Sample game on YouTube ] |
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* Play with 3, 5 or 6 players using [[chessboard wedge]]s. |
* Play with 3, 5 or 6 players using [[chessboard wedge]]s. |
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* Martian Chess can be played online at [http://superdupergames.org/?page=about#mhess Super Duper Games]. |
* Martian Chess can be played online at [http://superdupergames.org/?page=about#mhess Super Duper Games]. |
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Revision as of 08:08, 17 June 2023
Martian Chess | ||
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Andrew Looney | ||
Colorless simplified chess nevertheless has subtle strategy | ||
Players: | 2 - 4 | |
Length: | Medium | |
Complexity: | Low | |
Trios per color: | 3 | |
Number of colors: | 1 per player | |
- - - - - - Other equipment - - - - - - | ||
chessboard or chessboard wedges | ||
Setup time: | one minute | |
Playing time: | 5 minutes - 30 minutes | |
Strategy depth: | High | |
Random chance: | None | |
Game mechanics: | colorless | |
Theme: | chess | |
BGG Link: | Martian Chess | |
Status: Complete (v1.0), Year released: 1995 | ||
Can be played with 2-6 players with user designed print-and-play chessboard wedges. |
Andy believes Martian Chess is the second oldest game for the pyramids, and the first created after the eponymous Icehouse. The earliest dated version of the rules are from 29 January 1995.
Martian Chess plays similarly to Earthling Chess, using similar mechanics such as:
- moving and capturing individual pieces
- turn-based
- played on an chessboard
- distinct pieces have distinct movement rules
However, Martian Chess uses some different features than Chess:
- control of pieces is determined by location rather than color,
- the victory conditions are based on captured points instead of capturing a certain piece,
- a player can force the end of the game, and still win based on points,
- is playable with more than two players.
For seasoned chess players, Martian Chess has subtle paradigm shifts that offer convention-challenging lessons (though not to the same extent as Icehouse itself).
The game requires three trios per player, in any colors.
Links
- Official rules online at Wunderland
- Sample game on YouTube
- Play with 3, 5 or 6 players using chessboard wedges.
- Martian Chess can be played online at Super Duper Games.
- Java applet with AI hosted at SuperMaze.com.
- Martian Chess is available as a free iPhone app which has AI and multi-human support.
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