Does the game need 256 cards?
We think so! The first prototype had about 100, then 128, and we realized we were seeing a decent amount of repeats and “waiting” for certain cards. This wasn’t as much fun as not knowing what was coming next. With 256 cards, there are so many more possibilities every turn, and we believe that enhances replayability significantly.
Last updated: December 08, 2025 17:09
Why points for being placed into check?
One of the things we noticed during playtesting and design was that “countering” an opponents card, either by moving pieces to prevent their Joke move, or by placing them in check, was a strong move, and also un-fun if it was too easy to do. Cheap checks are especially possible late in games, and not particularly enjoyable to play against. So we decided to make the act of placing someone in check have a cost - giving them 25 points. It does change strategy up a bit, but we found that it doesn’t hamper a successful attack if it’s meant to angle toward checkmate instead of just a card-counter.
Last updated: December 08, 2025 17:09
Can I play with a normal chess set?
You can, although you’ll often need additional pieces. You can use the discs provided in the game in such a case.
Last updated: December 08, 2025 17:10
What's left to be done before production?
Very little! The cards and rulebook are complete, although we’ll take feedback from new players if any errors or unclear elements are found. The board is…well, it’s a chessboard! It’s done. The box art is the last thing we’re wrapping up work on. Aside from that, this game is print-ready!
Last updated: December 08, 2025 17:12
What about the Mystic Curling Club Kickstarter?
We did indeed just run a Kickstarter campaign for another game, Mystic Curling Club. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a fun dexterity-based Curling game, with magic! We had two great ideas for new games this year, and we want to make them both. They’ll be printing at the same time at the factory. If you’re also a Mystic Curling Club backer, we’ll ship both together to you with a discount (shipping one larger box is cheaper than shipping two small boxes!). Mystic Curling Club is also be available as an add-on in this campaign.
Last updated: December 10, 2025 07:28
When will the game ship?
Files have been submitted to the factory! Production will be underway soon, and we expect to deliver in the Spring of 2026.
Last updated: February 21, 2026 17:23
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