Raygun Chess

About

Raygun Chess is a fast-paced strategy game that reimagines chess with real-time action. Players control a team of units on a grid-based board, moving pieces to flank opponents and firing lasers to eliminate threats. The goal is to keep your Leader alive while taking out enemy leaders. Simple controls let you dash between tiles and blast foes mid-turn, adding urgency to every move. Matches end when one team remains standing, blending tactical planning with quick reflexes. The game stands out for its tight combat loop and accessibility. Built for virtual reality but playable with traditional controllers, it keeps matches under 15 minutes with no complicated rule sets. Launched in 2021 on PC, it maintains a small but dedicated following. Players praise its balance of strategy and action, with leaderboards tracking top performers in 1v1 and 2v2 modes. The real-time format changes classic chess dynamics, making it a fresh challenge for board game fans.