WAR CHESS

A Card-Based Wargame for Two Players

Pre-Alpha — Undergoing active development. Everything is subject to change.

OVERVIEW

War Chess is a card-based wargame for two players. Each player compiles a 30-card deck comprising units, tactics, and missions. The first player to destroy the enemy Commander wins. Detailed explanations of turn structure, movement, combat, and more may be found in the Rules Reference.

Video Walkthrough — Coming Soon

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

War Chess relies on conventional materials and player discretion. In general, players are advised to have a modest supply of six-sided dice, a chessboard, as well as physical pieces, markers, and cards.

Materials Guide — Coming Soon

THIS WEBSITE

The War Chess Master Reference provides a browsable index of rules and mechanics, a Deck Builder for assembling decks, and printing tools for cards, rules, and standees.

Site Tutorial — Coming Soon
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Export Options
Digital
Print (Desktop Only)
Card Tooltips

WAR CHESS - MASTER REFERENCE

Commanders

Units

Tactics

Missions

Rules Reference