Clown’s Gambit

Chess where vision is a resource

Circus armies randomize every non-king piece independently. Both sides can begin with repeated queens or rooks, while the Classic practice option restores the familiar line-up for learning.

Trick tiles change the next calculation

Sixteen central squares can hold effects such as Snare, Binding, Taffy Floor, Marionette Strings, Moon Boots, Confetti Cannon, or Lantern. Two hazards are unmarked until a piece lands on them.

In a guest practice match, moving the e2 pawn to e4 uncovered Taffy Floor. The game explained that the pawn's next normal move would be limited to one square, then handed the turn to the Clockwork Clown bot.

Practice first, then choose a match

Select a piece, select a legal destination, and confirm. Searchlight reveals a 3×3 patch for a little over one turn, while Stage Swap trades two adjacent friendly pieces; each card is available once per match and consumes the turn.

Guest players can use lessons, bot practice, private friend links, and casual matching. Ranked play requires a verified email account. The official itch.io page opens the creator-hosted live game in a new tab.