Really Bad Chess Zach Gage Really Bad Chess is just like chess, but with totally random pieces. Try 8 Knights, 4 Bishops, and 3 pawns — why not? A… TouchArcade Rating: Free Buy Now Watch Media DetailsReally Bad Chess is just like chess, but with totally random pieces. Try 8 Knights, 4 Bishops, and 3 pawns — why not? As heard on NPR's Weekend Edition 5 out of 5 Stars "An essential puzzle experience for anyone even remotely interested in strategy games" - TouchArcade Whether you play chess daily, or quit just after learning the rules, this small twist will open the door to an entire new world of chess. ------WHATS IN THE “BOX”? The free version of Really Bad Chess lets you compete vs. an AI in Ranked, Daily, or Weekly Challenges. Improve your skills using the included Freeplay mode. A single in-app purchase unlocks Versus Mode so you can compete against your friends locally! It also removes ads, displays captured pieces, and adds soothing alternate color-palettes to choose from. ------REALLY BAD PRESS "Makes chess fun even if you’re really bad" - The Verge "Feels more modern than chess has ever felt" - Applenapps "Really Bad Chess takes a really bad idea and somehow manages to make it a lot of fun." - Pocket Gamer "Really good fun" - MacLife ------A WORD FROM THE DEVELOPER Chess is one of those games I always wished I enjoyed, but its commitment to beauty, elegance, and perfect balance always turned me away. Really Bad Chess removes these boring restrictions and flips chess on its head. As much as random pieces change the game in some ways, I was really surprised to notice how much the game remains the same, and how powerful some pieces are — you've never truly struggled against a pawn until you've struggled against a pawn in the back row. For chess pros, Really Bad Chess will give you a new type of challenge — the pieces & the moves are the same, but you'll have to throw out your openings and your understanding of normal patterns of play. For novice chess players (like most of us), Really Bad Chess greatly opens up the game. Instead of starting by studying openings, in your first games you'll get to discover the joy (and challenge!) of learning how to checkmate. I hope you have as much fun with Really Bad Chess as much as I did making it. -zach Information Seller:Zach Gage Genre:Board, Puzzle Release:Oct 12, 2016 Updated:Mar 03, 2022 Version:1.4.7 Size:91.4 MB TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (12) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal AlexanderHamilton Well-Known Member Feb 23, 2016 50 0 6 #2 AlexanderHamilton, Oct 13, 2016 Stoked for this! I'm awful at chess though, should be fun. Don't see it in the app store yet though stfj Well-Known Member Sep 18, 2009 227 39 28 Male #3 stfj, Oct 13, 2016 It's still propagating. Should be available to you depending on your region right now or shortly! I'm on the US east coast and it's in the store. PBSNellie Well-Known Member Jul 7, 2013 1,379 168 63 Southern CA #4 PBSNellie, Oct 13, 2016 Click the link on this thread and it will show up. I couldn't search for it either. vectorarchitekt Well-Known Member Dec 29, 2013 2,489 177 63 #5 vectorarchitekt, Oct 13, 2016 It's just as good as I hoped it would be. Zach Gage is like the Valve of iOS. stfj Well-Known Member Sep 18, 2009 227 39 28 Male #6 stfj, Oct 13, 2016 agh! Thanks vectorarchitekt! that means a lot to me! I am very glad you're enjoying it Fio Well-Known Member Jun 4, 2014 379 1 18 Garden Island, Emerald City, Australia #7 Fio, Oct 13, 2016 Nice innovation to the classic game. If I'm not mistaken, pawns look like the biggest swaps, correct? stfj Well-Known Member Sep 18, 2009 227 39 28 Male #8 stfj, Oct 13, 2016 not 100% sure what you mean fio — Do you mean that the biggest difference is in the front row? If so, I think it certainly seems that way at first. Having powerful pieces right away really changes the opening. But definitely the back row changes are significant as well. Chess is sort of neat that way. o0oJAKEo0o Well-Known Member May 23, 2012 322 1 16 Full-Time Student KCMO #9 o0oJAKEo0o, Oct 13, 2016 Did you mean to post on the Moveless Chess page? rIcHrAnDoM Well-Known Member Patreon Silver Nov 17, 2008 7,936 30 38 Steelworker/Welder Indiana, USA #10 rIcHrAnDoM, Oct 13, 2016 As someone who really enjoys classic chess, and has enjoyed several modern takes; this looks great! rezn Well-Known Member Patreon Silver Mar 8, 2014 862 6 18 Male Coder/Keyer in medical ICD 10 Reno, NV #11 rezn, Oct 13, 2016 Yay! A game that will hold my attention forever most likely. Fio Well-Known Member Jun 4, 2014 379 1 18 Garden Island, Emerald City, Australia #12 Fio, Oct 13, 2016 No, this one. Fio Well-Known Member Jun 4, 2014 379 1 18 Garden Island, Emerald City, Australia #13 Fio, Oct 13, 2016 Yes that's what I meant. I like how innovative it is though, it gives you power straight away. Well done stfj Well-Known Member Sep 18, 2009 227 39 28 Male #14 stfj, Oct 13, 2016 Thanks Fio! So happy to hear everyone is enjoying the game so far! ColeDaddy Silver Supporter<br>Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze Mar 20, 2010 4,226 130 63 Male Sojourner Washington D.C. #15 ColeDaddy, Oct 13, 2016 Paid for the full game unlock. "Really Bad Chess" is a really good game! (Someone just HAD to say it) stfj Well-Known Member Sep 18, 2009 227 39 28 Male #16 stfj, Oct 13, 2016 thanks! Shortdog5150 Well-Known Member Jun 18, 2015 48 7 8 Male #17 Shortdog5150, Oct 13, 2016 Multiplayer Any chance for asynchronous multiplayer? Great game BTW! stfj Well-Known Member Sep 18, 2009 227 39 28 Male #18 stfj, Oct 13, 2016 thanks! It's something I've considered. It mostly depends how the game does. Multiplayer is a lot more complicated to develop, QA test, and support over time than single player, so it's not a road I want to go down unless the app is doing really well since I'm a solo shop and I feel like I get a better [work : player-fun] ratio out of finishing up and putting out the other like 5 games in my backlog haha thumbs07 Well-Known Member Jul 20, 2010 921 0 16 UK #19 thumbs07, Oct 13, 2016 There's a chess where you mix all your pieces up. Forgotten name of it. This is quite a clever idea because sometimes we do like the loaded edge, the challenge of using strong sides effectively, or an atypical side. And the name for this is a master stroke 'really bad chess'. J.R. Jalapeno Well-Known Member Oct 6, 2008 663 0 16 #20 J.R. Jalapeno, Oct 13, 2016 The game is great and I know how to play chess but I suck at it. I can never plan ahead. Something in my head won't allow it (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
It's still propagating. Should be available to you depending on your region right now or shortly! I'm on the US east coast and it's in the store.
Nice innovation to the classic game. If I'm not mistaken, pawns look like the biggest swaps, correct?
not 100% sure what you mean fio — Do you mean that the biggest difference is in the front row? If so, I think it certainly seems that way at first. Having powerful pieces right away really changes the opening. But definitely the back row changes are significant as well. Chess is sort of neat that way.
Yes that's what I meant. I like how innovative it is though, it gives you power straight away. Well done
Paid for the full game unlock. "Really Bad Chess" is a really good game! (Someone just HAD to say it)
thanks! It's something I've considered. It mostly depends how the game does. Multiplayer is a lot more complicated to develop, QA test, and support over time than single player, so it's not a road I want to go down unless the app is doing really well since I'm a solo shop and I feel like I get a better [work : player-fun] ratio out of finishing up and putting out the other like 5 games in my backlog haha
There's a chess where you mix all your pieces up. Forgotten name of it. This is quite a clever idea because sometimes we do like the loaded edge, the challenge of using strong sides effectively, or an atypical side. And the name for this is a master stroke 'really bad chess'.
The game is great and I know how to play chess but I suck at it. I can never plan ahead. Something in my head won't allow it
