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Welcome to megachess.io!

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We value your feedback! Feel free to reach out via email: colin@megachess.io.

About the Game:

Megachess is a unique multiplayer, turn-based strategy game inspired by the classic game of chess. Gather your friends and join the battlefield!

Gameplay Features:

  • Effortlessly zoom in and out using the mouse wheel or keyboard shortcuts (+ and -).
  • Pan the board with arrow keys or by clicking and dragging the mouse.
  • Access the menu by pressing the Escape key.

Rules of Engagement:

  1. Each player gets 25 seconds per turn to strategize their next move.
  2. Pawns have the ability to move in any direction, but can only capture diagonally.
  3. Bishops can make one horizontal or vertical move of one square, in addition to their regular diagonal moves.
  4. Unlike traditional chess, making a move is not mandatory; you can opt not to move during your turn.
  5. Checkmate does not eliminate you; a player must capture your king or lose their own king to be defeated.
  6. Upon capturing an opponent's king, you gain control of all their pieces, strengthening your army!
  7. During your turn, you can execute a minimum of 4 moves (with different pieces) and up to 16 moves, gaining additional moves for every four pieces captured beyond 16.
  8. Castling and En Passant moves are excluded from this game.
  9. No pawn promotions are available, as pieces can be acquired through other means.
  10. The turn timer at the top indicates when it's your team's turn. Be cautious; you might lose pieces if you don't make your move in time!

Scoring System:

Score points by capturing pieces:

  • King: 100 points + 100 for each captured piece
  • Queen: 50 points
  • Bishop: 25 points
  • Rook: 30 points
  • Knight: 20 points
  • Pawn: 10 points

Additionally, earn 1 point for each turn you survive!

Team Dynamics:

You will be assigned to either the black or white team, with your pieces appearing in a random color for better visibility. One team features a brushed metal aesthetic, while the other has an alabaster look, making them easy to distinguish.

Movement Mechanics:

Select a piece with a click, and if it's your turn and you have available moves, highlighted squares will indicate where you can move. Click on a highlighted square to make your move, or click elsewhere to deselect.

Future Plans:

This project is in its early stages, and if player interest grows, additional features, including statistics and user accounts, will be introduced to enhance your gaming experience.

For any issues, especially with Firefox, please email colin@megachess.io. Currently, the game is fully functional on Chrome, including on mobile (tested on Samsung S8+).

Thank you for being part of megachess.io!

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