Aether Chess: Law of the Grid
By @BiancakesS2
Move the Apex Warrior using shifting chess rules to capture all enemies before your budget expires.
How to play
- Check the active movement law at the bottom of the screen.
- Select a highlighted tile to move the Apex Warrior.
- Capture enemy pieces by moving onto their tiles.
- Avoid crystals, as they block your path.
- Clear all enemies before your move count reaches zero.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap a highlighted tile to move.
- Keyboard
- Use the arrow keys to move, or press R to restart.
- Mouse
- Click a highlighted tile to move.
More about this game
Aether Chess: Law of the Grid is a tactical puzzle game where you command the Apex Warrior to clear a 6x6 board of enemies. Each turn, your movement follows a specific chess law, such as Rook, Bishop, Knight, Queen, or King, which changes after every move. You must capture all targets before your move budget reaches zero. The game features 10 levels across four tiers (Black/Gold, Amethyst, Crimson, and Iridescent), ending a run if you run out of moves.
Tips
- Plan ahead by looking at the sequence of movement laws, as they cycle through a specific order for each level.
- Use the highlighted tiles to see your legal moves, but remember that crystals will stop sliding moves like the Rook or Bishop.
- If you make a mistake or run out of moves, use the restart button to try a different path.
Questions
What happens if I run out of moves?
If your move budget reaches zero before all enemies are captured, the level is lost and you must restart it.
Why can't I move to certain tiles?
You can only move to tiles highlighted by the current movement law. Crystals also block paths for sliding moves.
How many levels are there?
There are 10 levels spanning four tiers: Black/Gold, Amethyst, Crimson, and Iridescent.