The wild creatures of the tabletop gaming world have invaded chess, turning it into a chaotic battle full of strange abilities and unexpected twists. In Chessmageddon, these odd beings use classic chess pieces as pawns—literally—creating a game where strategy meets unpredictability. Players can rely on their skills as a chess player, a tabletop gamer, or both, making it easy for people with different backgrounds to play together.

The game blends traditional chess with modern tabletop mechanics without losing what makes chess great, and its multiple variants and flexible win conditions make it accessible to all experience levels. Beginners can learn chess skills naturally as they play, while experienced players can test their creativity in a fast-changing, “chaos chess” style environment.

Chessmageddon challenges what you expect from games and invites you to rethink how they are played.

Launching on Kickstarter Q4 2026.