🦁 Animal Chess
Classic Dou Shou Qi animal ranks and river tactics.
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How to Play Animal Chess
- Click one of your red animals, then click an adjacent square to move.
- Most animals move one square orthogonally; only the rat can enter water.
- Higher-ranked animals capture lower-ranked animals, but the rat can capture the elephant.
- Enter the opponent den to win.
Tips & Strategy
- Use the rat to threaten elephants and control river routes.
- Protect your den before sending strong animals forward.
- Trade low animals to open a path for lion, tiger, and elephant.
Animal Chess — Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the full traditional ruleset?
It implements the core capture ranks, river restriction, and den victory in a compact browser version.
Can I play against AI?
Yes, the blue side moves automatically.