Show HN: Chess-Inspired Roguelike
princechazz.com|404 points|134 comments|by cowboy_henk|Jun 21, 2026
Presentation: A Chess-Themed Roguelike for Hacker News
This project introduces a unique blend of strategy and randomness: a Chess-Inspired Roguelike. The experience centers around the character Prince Chazz.
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Project Overview
The game mechanics likely involve a mix of traditional chess movements and roguelike progression. For example, a piece's movement might be defined by:
Development Status
- Initial Prototype
- Full Level Generation
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Beta TestingLive Demo
Technical Logic
The movement logic is handled via a function like calculate_move(). Here is a conceptual snippet:
def move_piece(piece, destination):
if piece.can_reach(destination):
piece.position = destination
return True
return False
Game Flow
Credits & Legal
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Studio | Maanraket |
| Developer | Floris Veldhuizen |
| Developer | Tom Hutman |
Copyright Information: © 2026 Maanraket. All rights reserved.
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