QUICK START
VerifiedLearn to play in under 3 minutes
An 11×11 grid with a special throne square in the center and four corner escape squares. 24 attackers surround 12 defenders and their king.
Capture the king by surrounding him on all four sides with attacker pieces (or using the throne/edges).
Escort the king to any of the four corner squares to win the game.
FULL RULES
VerifiedSetup
Attackers (24 pieces) start around the edges. Defenders (12 pieces + 1 king) start in the center around the throne. Attackers move first.
Movement
All pieces move like the rook in chess: any number of squares orthogonally (up, down, left, right). Pieces cannot jump over other pieces or move diagonally.
Special Squares
The throne (center) and corners are restricted. Only the king may occupy these squares. Other pieces may pass through the center if it's empty, but cannot stop there.
Custodian Capture
Capture enemy pieces by sandwiching them between two of your pieces horizontally or vertically. A piece moving between two enemies is NOT captured. The throne and corners count as hostile squares for capturing.
Capturing the King
The king must be surrounded on all four sides to be captured. When on or adjacent to the throne, the king can use the throne as one side for protection, so attackers must surround all four sides with pieces.
Victory Conditions
Attackers win by capturing the king. Defenders win when the king reaches any corner square. If a player cannot make a legal move, they lose.
STRATEGY TIPS
For Attackers:
- ▸Control the corners early to prevent king escape routes
- ▸Build a net of pieces to gradually constrict the king
- ▸Sacrifice pieces strategically to close escape paths
- ▸Watch for fork opportunities to capture multiple defenders
For Defenders:
- ▸Keep multiple escape routes open for the king
- ▸Use defenders to create paths through the attacker lines
- ▸The king is powerful - use it actively in captures
- ▸A sudden king dash to an open corner can end the game quickly