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Rigid Chess

A novelty futuristic, interplanetary themed Chess Set with AI module play including many extra features detailed herein!

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RigidBody
Publisher
RigidBody Tech LLC
Release
May 15, 2019
7 years and 80 days ago
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About the Game

Since the first manned missions into space, entertainment has constantly been a struggle. Space madness is common. RigidBody Tech’s line of entertainment products can help stem the psychotic effects of prolonged space travel. Consider adding Rigid Chess - a futuristic, interplanetary themed novelty Chess Set that includes the following features:

  • 6 levels of difficulty to challenge yourself against our AI Opponent Chess Engine,
  • Modes include Player Vs. Player, Player Vs. Engine, and even Engine Vs. Engine.
  • Fully supports ALL FORMS of Timed Chess Matches with opposing Player Clocks and Move Countdown Timers.
  • Load / Save Game.
  • Load / Create / Save Scenarios.
  • Algebraic Notation moves panel. Also supports exportable / modifiable / importable game strings.
  • Supports Castling, En Passant, and Under Promotion.
  • Full control of board lighting intensity, black and/or white square opacity, piece color tinting matching themes.
  • 60 Fully controllable, multi-speed rotatable, interplanetary themed backgrounds.
  • 2D and 3D custom chess piece set.
  • Suggest A Move, Revert A Move, Rotate game board.
  • Legal moves display for newer players.
  • Rigid Chess remembers your settings each time you change them.
  • Three original music tracks.
  • All on screen objects can be toggled on/off collectively and individually, including the board via a slider - adds some challenge!
  • Extensive in game help screens.
  • Supports dual mouse play.
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