Aether Chess: Law of the Grid
By @BiancakesS2
Navigate a grid using rotating chess movement rules to capture all enemies within a strict move limit.
How to play
- Check the Active Movement Law to see how you can move this turn.
- Select a highlighted tile to move the Apex Warrior.
- Capture enemy pieces by moving onto their tiles.
- Avoid crystals, which block your movement path.
- Clear all enemies before the move counter reaches zero.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap a highlighted tile to move the Apex Warrior.
- Keyboard
- Use the arrow keys to move to a valid tile, and press R to restart.
- Mouse
- Click a highlighted tile to move the Apex Warrior.
More about this game
Aether Chess: Law of the Grid challenges you to clear a 6x6 board of enemy pieces using a limited budget of moves. You control the Apex Warrior, whose movement rules change each turn based on an active law sequence (like Rook, Bishop, Knight, Queen, or King). You must capture all targets before running out of moves. The game spans 10 levels across four tiers, introducing obstacles like crystals that block your path. A run ends when you spend your move budget without clearing the board.
Tips
- Plan ahead by looking at the active law sequence displayed at the bottom of the screen; knowing your next movement type is crucial for positioning.
- Use the outer edges of the 6x6 board to line up long-range captures when the Rook, Bishop, or Queen movement laws are currently active.
- Remember that crystals block sliding moves, so always position yourself to carefully navigate around them before your movement law changes to something restrictive.
Questions
How many levels are in this game?
There are exactly 10 levels divided into four distinct difficulty tiers: Black/Gold, Amethyst, Crimson, and Iridescent.
What happens if I run out of moves?
If your move budget reaches zero before all enemy targets are captured, you lose the current level and must restart it from the beginning.
Can I move through crystals?
No, crystals completely block your path. You cannot move onto or slide through any tile that is currently occupied by a crystal obstacle.