Jason Rohrer shows off laser chess where pawn promotion fires a laser beam
Div_pradeep · x · 2026-10-13
Indie game developer Jason Rohrer shared a laser-themed chess variant: when a laser pawn reaches the back row and promotes, it fires beams along straight lines. The screenshot shows multiple pieces pierced by pink lasers, with deck/spend/spin mechanics that turn chess into an arcade-style puzzle game.
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