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Afterlife Chess. A game based on Ancient Egyption mythology, played on four boards totaling 42 squares. (Cells: 42) [All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]

Jianying Ji wrote on Mon, Jul 29, 2002 08:02 PM EDT:Excellent ★★★★★

this is really cool! conceptually cohesive with every element contributing

LCC (the author) wrote on Mon, Jul 29, 2002 10:15 PM EDT:

A question has arisen during playtest. Isn't a Pharaoh in the Hall of Truth
virtually incapturable, if it decides to stay there? The Hall of Truth
should be part of a process of rebirth, not a hiding spot. I therefore
propose a 'bare kingdom' vistory rule, that is, if a player has no pieces
'alive' (in the World board), he loses.

Does anyone agree it's necessary?

And as always, suggestions and critics are welcome.

Lastly, I'd like to thank Peter Aronson for organizing and making the
correct graphics for my confusing text-only descriptions :)

Anonymous wrote on Mon, Aug 19, 2002 09:40 PM EDT:

Does the move out of limbo constitute a turn?

LCC (author) wrote on Fri, Sep 27, 2002 12:40 AM EDT:

No, doing so does not constitute a turn and is mandatory. It is automatic, after the piece's owner's first movement after its capture. The limbo is a conceptual/gaming tool to provide another element to piece exchanges.

smakarov wrote on Sun, Nov 3, 2002 11:31 AM EST:Excellent ★★★★★

The prospect of reincarnation might seem hard to acheive, but then again, that's how it is in Egypt, eh? Only 1 question - does the 12 Hours redemption rule apply to Sethlings?

Anonymous wrote on Fri, Dec 20, 2002 02:20 AM EST:Excellent ★★★★★

Pretty interesting idea, though a high priest in the hall of truth could stop any enemy piece from reincairnating(I think) if the owner of the high priest gets enough spare turns to position and reposition it.

Anonymous wrote on Thu, Jan 23, 2003 12:48 PM EST:

What happens to captured mercenary? Does he go to the Limbo?

Matthew Paul wrote on Sat, Aug 21, 2004 05:47 AM EDT:Excellent ★★★★★

For the great ideas!  This is the most interesting themed variant I've
seen.

However, I think it might be better for playability by enlarging all of
the boards (save Limbo), with some rules adjustments, and maybe more
pieces.  I think this variant is certainly worth some more development.

Anonymous wrote on Mon, Jan 7, 2008 08:46 PM EST:Excellent ★★★★★

What happens to captured Mercenaries?

Anthony Viens wrote on Tue, Oct 23, 2018 11:39 PM EDT:Average ★★★

Average score for sheer originality....no higher due to my doubts of actual playability.

This is crazy. Very interesting ideas hidden here though.

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