Jetan
- Designer Edgar Rice Burroughs
- Publisher The Game Crafter, LLC , Super Juegos
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Jetan, two players command twenty pieces each with distinct movement rules on a large 10x10 board. Unlike traditional chess, pieces have limited moves, such as the Chief moving up to three spaces in any direction. Unique win and draw conditions apply, including capturing the opponent's Princess or the Chief. The game is featured in Burroughs' novel 'The Chessmen of Mars' and offers a distinctive chess variant experience.
Who Is This Game For?
Jetan is designed for two players aged 10 and up who enjoy abstract strategy games. With a playtime around 60 minutes, it fits a typical game evening. It is a strategy game requiring some learning of its special movement and victory rules, making it suitable for players with some prior experience in abstract or chess-like games.
How It Works
The core mechanics revolve around Grid Movement on a square grid. Each player has twenty pieces with different movement abilities, including a Princess who cannot capture. Victory is achieved by placing a piece on the opponent's Princess or capturing the Chief. Movement and capture rules differ from traditional chess, with specific conditions for draws.
What Makes It Special
Created by Edgar Rice Burroughs and published in 1922, Jetan is part of the fictional world of Barsoom (Mars). Its unusual win conditions and limited piece movements set it apart from classic chess variants. It belongs to the family of two-player abstract games emphasizing Grid Movement.
Pro
- Abstract strategy game with literary roots
- Unique movement and victory conditions
- Designed specifically for two players
- Strategically demanding gameplay
Contra
- Only playable with two players
- Requires learning special rules
- About 60 minutes playtime demands patience
Setting & Atmosphäre
Jetan is set on the fictional Mars (Barsoom) from Edgar Rice Burroughs' novels. It serves as a cultural element within a science-fiction world.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time to learn the specific movement and victory rules before playing.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Jetan is designed exclusively for two players.
How long does a game really take?
A game typically lasts about 60 minutes, suitable for a game evening.
What prior experience do I need?
Some understanding of abstract or chess-like games helps due to the unique rules.
How does this compare to similar games?
Jetan stands out with its literary origin and unusual movement and victory conditions compared to classic chess variants.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to its complexity and age recommendation of 10+, it suits more experienced players and older children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of Grid Movement, Square Grid, and Static Capture defines its unique gameplay.
Fazit
Jetan is recommended for fans of abstract strategy and literary-themed games. Players willing to learn its unique rules will find a challenging and original chess variant.
