Wizard's Chess

A Different Way To Play Chess

Wizard’s Chess is played on a square board with columns and rows of squares.
The colors of the forty-eight squares, including two side rows or wings of 2x4
squares, alternate between light and dark squares. The chessboard is placed so
that each player has a King and Queen space facing them, with the King on the
right hand side.

The chessboard has four corners that represent the player’s castle. The corners
are designed to protect the King, and can only be occupied by a King or Queen.
This creates a special rule for this game, as a King never moves unless attacked,
and so remains protected until the end behind the castle walls.

Game pieces: Each Player
1 King – 1 Queen – 1 Bishop –
1 Knight –1 Rook – 1 Beast – 4 Pawns
Note: Reverse side of pawns reveals a Queen when promoted.
Special Rules for game play include the following:

The King can only move one space in any direction once under attack in the game,
each King is allowed to make a “Special Attack” move. With this special move the
King can move like any other playing piece, i.e. a Queen, Knight, Bishop, Rook,
Beast, or Pawn while attacking.

The Beast, the only non-traditional chess piece can move three spaces in any
direction, but cannot be moved two turns in a row. Also, the Beast is kept alive
by the pawns. Once a player loses their last pawn, the Beast will have no one to
feed it, and will also die. Once a Beast dies, the token is flipped over revealing
a dungeon.

Only a Queen can access, move to or pass thru this space during play.
See the Black Beast card for Special Rules.

Special Rules: During play, a Queen may land on a Dungeon. While on a Dungeon,
the Queen has the Special Power to summon a beast back to life for one turn, and
can use this beast against an opponent in battle.

Different from regular chess, a pawn can move forward one or two squares each move,
if that square is unoccupied. Also, the far left and right pawns have a special
ability to move left or right into the wing sections to be promoted to Queen.
The two center pawns can only move forward.

Wizard's Chess is available to purchase now at The Game Crafter. MontanaDan

https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/wizard-s-chess

12 Doors

12 Doors has been published and is ready for purchase at The Game Crafter! Just received our proof copy of this game, and everything looks great. If you are looking for a really fun game to play, and something that fits nicely in a small gamebox, 12 Doors will be perfect for you.

Check out the game today, and get yourself a copy for Christmas! MontanaDan

https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/12-doors

Jump Bones TCG

Hi, just published a new version of my Jump Bones Game.
This version uses all cards, and has a lower price then the original
game, which uses all token chips. Check out the new version at
The Game Crafter. MontanaDan

https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/jump-bones-tcg

Wizard's Chess

No it is not Harry Potter! This is a new game called Wizard's Chess that I have created.
The idea behind Wizard's Chess was to make a game that played like chess, but had some twists and turns involved. Each player basically has half a chess set nine pieces plus an added character piece called the Black Beast, giving the players ten chess pieces, 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Knight, 1 Bishop, 1 Rook, 1 Beast, and four Wizard Pawns.

I took a standard chess board, and designed four corners, two for each player for the King and Queen. These corners act a safe haven for both the King and Queen allowing them some added protection against attacks. The remaining eight pieces are positioned in the eight squares between the King and Queen.

Most the chess pieces play and move just like standard chess, except for the Pawns, and the King.

I have created some special movement rules for those two pieces, along with the added new Beast character.

There is also a Dungeon involved in the game play, and a few other surprises.

Take a look at the pictures and stay tuned for more! MontanaDan

Overlords

Here is another game I ordered from the Game Crafter website.

The evil empire is divided. Amidst the chaos, several overlords emerge to claim rule over all by raising great armies of hellish creatures. They all yearn for power but only one will emerge victorious.

Overlords is a set collection card game for 2-4 players. Each player assumes the role of overlord, recruiting servants into their army. The overlord who raises the most powerful army (scores the most points) wins!

Check it out today! Montanadan

https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/overlords

12 Doors

I've been working on a new game that will be available soon at The Game Crafter.
Check out the pictures below, and stay tuned for more details. MontanaDan

12 Doors is a strategy/chance based style game. The object of the game
is to find the six matching keys and gems to unlock six doors before your
opponent does the same.

Each player has 6 locked doors. Players take turns drawing cards, rolling
a die, unlocking doors, and placing gems.

Shambling Zombies

If you like Zombies like I do, then check out this game at The Game Crafter game site today.

Every card in Shambling Zombies is a Zombie! That is what I really like about this
game. This is a good card game that keeps your interest, and is fun to play.

The cards that you draw add to your hand so that you can create or craft and manufacture
better weapons to use against the Zombie Horde.

The artwork is good, along with both the rules that come with the game, and a
downloadable exteneded version.

CHECK OUT THIS GAME TODAY! at The Game Crafter. MontanaDan

https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/shambling-zombies

Unknown Lands Board Game

Hi everyone, I just published my newest game Unknown Lands. It is now available for purchase at The Game Crafter. Check out the link below for more details. MontanaDan

https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/unknown-lands

Of Dungeons Deep

Hi, I just ordered a copy of "Of Dungeons Deep", a cool little card game by my friend Jason Glover, at Grey Gnome Games. Check out the pictures and click on the link to get yourself a copy. Now available at The Game Crafter. MontanaDan

https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/of-dungeons-deep-

Zombie Plague

Hey guys, I just published my new game Zombie Plague! You can get yourself a copy now at the Game Crafter. Check it out today. MontanaDan
https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/zombie-plague-tcg

New Pictures

I recently purchased True Boxshot 2. True BoxShot is an easy-to-use software which quickly creates professional-quality 3D combinations of boxshots, books, covers and other objects. Below are a few pictures that I am working on for my games. Enjoy, MontanaDan

 

 

 

Jump Bones

Available for purchase is a new game by Fireball Monster Games, Jump Bones! Jump Bones is a token based game of strategy and memory. Be the person with the highest number of points at the end of the game to win. Easy to play and carry anywhere you go. Now available at the Game Crafter. Check it out. MontanaDan

https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/jump-bones

 

 

Lost Kingdom

Available now for purchase is Lost Kingdom. Lost Kingdom is a two-player game. The game pieces consist of 32 game map sections, 30 character cards, including Dragons, War Gods, Battle Warriors, Berserkers, and Demon Beasts. 50 marker tokens and, and one d-6 die.

Check it out today at The Game Crafter. MontanaDan

https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/lost-kingdom

Orc Wars Total Annihilation II

Now available at the Game Crafter is my newest game Orc Wars Total Annihilation II.
 

Orc Wars Total Annihilation is a Fun Trick Taking, Wild Trump Playing, Game of Action and Thievery. Check out the pictures below, and click on the link to go to the Game Crafter website to get the game. MontanaDan

 

https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/orc-wars-total-annihilation-ii

 

Zombie Plague TCG

I've been working on a new game called Zombie Plague TCG (The Card Game). Zombie Plague is a world where war has a price, and the price is the Plague. You command an army of warriors battling against forces and trying to avoid at all costs, the Zombie Plague.

Zombie Plague is a two-player game. The game pieces consist of 58 character cards, 8 Zombie Plague cards, 50 marker tokens, one d-6 die, and the rules.

Check out the pictures below to get an idea how it is shaping up. Montanadan

Lost Kingdom

I am just about finished with my new game Lost Kingdom. This is a micro game which I am going to enter into a contest at The Game Crafter. The entire game fits inside of a poker card size tuck box.
The map is made with 32 mini cards, and the 30 character cards are poker size. Rules are included along with 50 counters, and a d-6 die for battle. Enjoy the pics. MontanaDan

Jump Bones

Jump Bones is a strategy/memory based token style game.
Jump Bones is a New Game created by Dan Leighly "Montanadan" at FireBall Monster Games.

No, it is not a game played by pygmy cannibals!

The object of the game is to capture your opponent’s chips for points. The game is easy to learn, and can be played just about anywhere there is a flat surface.

Because the game consists of Tokens Only, it can be easily carried and played anywhere.

Each player has 20 numbered chips 1-5, and 5 X-Bone chips. Players take turns flipping and jumping same numbered chips for points.

Game Objective: Be the player with the highest number of points at the end of play to win the game.
The set up is as easy as dividing up the tokens, and placing them face down in front of the players.

Game Components: Jump Bones
50 Token Player Chips 25 each
Red and Black Including 10 X-Bones
122 Token Stickers (Extras Included) and Rules

Coming Soon to The Game Crafter, from FireBall Monster Games. Montanadan

Unknown Lands Dragons Rule The Land

Unknown Lands is a Board Game created by Dan Leighly at FireBall Monster Games.

This is another game that will be available soon on The Game Crafter. Simular in style to Lost Kingdom.

Game Components: Unknown Lands
20 Character Cards Including Dragons, Sea Ghosts, Mystic Elves, Unicorns and a Portal.
1 10”x10” Game Mat.
60 Chip Tokens including Castles, and Characters.
4 Power Dragons
3 Unique Character Cards
Portal Cards
1 d-6 die used for battle.
Rule Cards.

Look for this game soon! MontanaDan

Coming Soon to The Game Crafter, from FireBall Monster Games.