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Gamblers Chess

A game combining chess and card games with roguelike elements. You can move with the cards in your hand. With only a joker piece as start, you can build up a powerful army. With Upgrade Cards changing how you play, and Curses that help the enemy, every run feels different.

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PixelatedCouchCoding
Publisher
PixelatedCouchCoding
Release
November 21, 2025
253 days ago
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About the Game

A game combining chess and card games with roguelike elements. With only a joker piece as start, you can build up a powerful army. With permanent Upgrade Cards, and Curses that help the enemy, every run feels different.

Features:

  •  Move Pieces with the Cards in your Hand

  • Deploy new pieces to build an army and increase your chances of winning

  • Buy Upgrade Cards changing how you play

  • Look out for the Curses given after every third floor

  • Use Pieces uniqe to the game

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