Release 1.16: Garbs! Custom piece images.

Published on 2024-07-31 by Stuart Spence

Since 2018 I've heard thousands of feature request ideas. By far the most popular feature request is to share your own custom images for pieces. Well it's finally here! I've just released version 1.16 on Google Play and Steam. It should be available within a few days, starting with …

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Release 1.15: Folders! And eight new piece rules

Published on 2023-03-09 by Stuart Spence

I've just released version 1.15 on Google Play and Steam. It should be available very soon on Steam, and a few days from now on Google Play.

What's new in 1.15:

  • Folders in the crafting hub!
  • Filter by title or description text.
  • Eight new piece rules: acidic, blacksmith …

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Release 1.14: Popular designs, acrobats, and online backups

Published on 2023-01-28 by Stuart Spence

I've just released version 1.14.0 on Google Play and Steam. It should be available very soon on Steam, and a few days from now on Google Play.

What's new in 1.14:

  • View the top boards and pieces this week, month, year, etc.
  • Backup and restore progress online …

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Release 1.13: Eight More Rules and Seven More Languages!

Published on 2021-07-01 by Stuart Spence

This amazing release has the most new piece and board rules ever in a single update! I've also added seven new languages. As usual, it may take a few days for Google to make the update available to everyone.

I must extend a special thanks to Politique 2.0, Maria …

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Release 1.12: Online Multiplayer

Published on 2021-02-09 by Stuart Spence

Today I'm incredibly excited to announce a test release of ChessCraft with online multiplayer! If you are a beta tester on Google Play, you'll soon get the latest version 1.12 which allows you to play your friends online.

Just like release 1.4 where you could share your designs …

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Release 1.11: Relics, Music, AI vs AI, Multithreading

Published on 2020-11-11 by Stuart Spence

I thought this was a small update, but then I reviewed all my changes and I surprised myself!

  • Collect "relics" in adventure mode.
  • Be a spectator with the new AI versus AI mode.
  • Occasional ambient music.
  • Bishop/Rook slide range editor increased from 0-3 to 0-5
  • Choose piece movement animation …

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Release 1.10: Restrictors and Gems

Published on 2020-08-22 by Stuart Spence

Two great new features have been added! Restrictors prevent nearby pieces from moving and/or attacking, and Gems which you collect and spend to open gates.

There's also a great new trailer to replace the first one that I made 18 months ago.

And of course, bug fixes and UI …

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Release 1.9: Convenient Buttons and Bugfixes

Published on 2020-07-15 by Stuart Spence

This small update is all about convenience features and bugfixes.

  • Fixed a bug where the AI thinks a very long time then makes illegal moves.
  • Undo button in the board editor.
  • Drag release drift.
  • Swap button for white/black when placing pieces in the board editor.
  • New piece abilities: move …

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Release 1.8: Random Board Generator

Published on 2020-06-08 by Stuart Spence

Before I ramble too much about the random board generator, I must thank:

  • Luigi Annicchiarico
  • Johan Estévez
  • Selianin Alexander

- for volunteering to fully and thoroughly edit my Italian, Spanish, and Russian translations! This was a lot of work. More than most people may realize. Internally, ChessCraft has over 500 different …

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Release 1.7: Iron Pieces and Language Select

Published on 2020-03-28 by Stuart Spence

This is a fun one! Ever since I started working on ChessCraft in January 2018, I've wanted "iron pieces". I've published 1.7 on Google Play - it will be available to you sometime in the next few days when Google approves it.

iron piece sprite

This is one of my oldest feature ideas …

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