MY CHECK 11 VERSE IS COMPLETE


- Check 11 ~Original Vision~ which is an unequal armies chess variant with a upgrade mechanic state put into it

- Check 11 ~Royal Secret~ which is an unequal armies chess variant too with hidden selection

- Check 11 ~Elemental Rage~ which is a standard chess game with different and multiple one-turn power-ups


   These are the current 3 chess variants that make my CHECK 11 VERSE. (I have no plan to add one at the time!)
  
   Each of them comes with its own appeal with the unique and original features each one has.

   One demands more matchup knowledge skills, while other demands more mind game and guessy skills, and cards management skills for the last. Any player will find its sauce!


Take care and let the spirits guide you.


PS:

Check these articles for more about them

    Check11 ~Original Vision~ and Check 11 ~Royal Secret~
  
    Check 11 ~Elemental Rage~

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