Brandubh
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Four corners offer a way out. 7×7 weak-king corner-escape variant.
Traditional play; this table’s variant is explained in the rules.
No partner needed. A built-in practice opponent, free to play.
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Four corners offer a way out. 7×7 weak-king corner-escape variant. AI practice · 2 players.
Rules and how to play
7×7 weak-king corner-escape variant. Eight attackers against a king and four defenders. Slide orthogonally, sandwich to capture. Only the king may occupy the throne or corners; an empty restricted cell can act as a capture partner. The king is captured by an opposing pair, and wins on reaching a corner. Three repetitions or 120 actions without progress draws.
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Make a little room
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Bring your favorite rival
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Think, then make your move
Preview a target, then tap it again to confirm.