by DarkGrifis- Year: 1996
- Platform: Atari St, Dos
- Publisher: JV Enterprises
- Developer: JV Enterprises
- Theme: Board / Party Game
Medieval Chess is a unique chess game from short-lived JV Enterprises that is more intriguing in concept than how it actually plays. The game is best described as an attempt to make chess "realistic" – sort of a cross between chess and Archon, but not nearly as fun. Here is the summary of the official rules:
"There are many similarities between the rules of chess and the rules of Medieval Chess. However, because of the content of the game some rules of chess do not apply. First, there is no check or check-mate in Medieval Chess. The object of the game is to defeat the king, in combat. Placing the king in check-mate does not constitute a win. Second, when a pawn reaches the other side. It will automatically replace itself with a missing piece. If there is no pieces missing, the pawn will wait till one is defeated. Finally, the el-passant rule was eliminated. A player combats for the same square as their opponent. All other rules of chess apply. This includes rules of movements and attacking. King-side and Queen-side castling are also available, so long as the King or corresponding Rook has not moved during the game.
