Brief overview
Take the King! turns traditional chess elements into a puzzle-focused experience for iPhone. Familiar pieces are used, but the puzzles place them on nonstandard boards that force players to rethink common strategies. The objectives vary from level to level, rewarding flexible problem solving and creative planning.
Core gameplay and challenges
The game keeps chess-like movement and piece identities while changing the context in which they operate. Expect:
- A rising difficulty curve that introduces more complex setups as you advance.
- Objectives that require out-of-the-box tactics rather than pure positional play.
- Interfaces and controls optimized for touch play on mobile screens.
- Reworked chess rules and board layouts that subvert typical expectations.
Platform and accessibility
Built specifically for iPhone, the title features a clean, approachable UI designed to welcome both casual players and those with a chess background. Touch controls and visual hints make puzzles easy to interact with, while deeper puzzles remain rewarding for analytical players.
Purchase model and content access
Take the King! is distributed with a full-version license, meaning buyers gain access to all levels and features without in-game interruptions or gated content.
Other games to consider
- Lost Fragments — Free (recommended alternative)
Technical
- Mac
- iPhone
- Full