Gambit of Kings

Played this at Scarabcon 2023 and really enjoyed the complexity.

This game is awesome. Very similar to chess but gives off a completely different vibe. This game feels like you’re in it, and I love it. Very strategic game; I’ve found that often the game is lost by a wrong move rather than won by the right one. I’m very happy to own this game.

This is a great game! Gambit of Kings has a classic chess-like board and gameplay, but there is so much more to it. The pieces have very interesting moves. My favorite piece is the lion which has this crazy move that I can't even explain, but it's really cool. I also like how the pieces interact with one another, for example, the griffin/dragon can fly over other pieces but it can't jump over the giant/ogre. It can be pretty intense and require strategy to beat your opponent. I also really like that there is a story and theme behind the game unlike ordinary chess. The difference between playing with the light and dark pieces is noticeable because you actually have different characters. For example, the dark side has the dragon but the light side has a griffin. Little things like that really add to the experience!