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Laser Chess

Laser Chess

Innovention Toys · 2011
230 min8+ yrs2.7/5 complexity6.6 BGG#4.816 BGG2,5 KCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Laser Chess?

The ultimate goal is to destroy your opponent's pharaoh using laser beams fired from stationary sphinx pieces located at the corners of the board.

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FromRON 405
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Setup

Players set up laser chess boards using various Egyptian-themed pieces including mirrors and sphinxes.

The rules, step by step

Setup
Khet, the laser game, combines classic strategy with modern laser technology using an Egyptian theme. Players place pieces like pyramids, scarabs, and pharaohs on a grid board based on one of three preset setups.
Objective
The ultimate goal is to destroy your opponent's pharaoh using laser beams fired from stationary sphinx pieces located at the corners of the board.
On your turn
During your turn, you may either move one of your pieces one square in any direction or rotate it by 90 degrees to change the angle of its mirrors.
Scoring
Pieces are eliminated when struck by a laser beam, making strategic positioning essential to protect your pieces while targeting the opponent.
Game end
The game concludes immediately when a player's pharaoh is successfully targeted and eliminated by a laser beam.
Tips
Strategic placement of mirrors is crucial to create lines of sight and surprise your opponent. Always anticipate how a quarter-turn rotation can alter the entire board dynamic.
game anatomy
Complexity2.7 / 5
BGG rating6.6 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
30 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#4.816
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the goal of the game?
The ultimate goal is to destroy your opponent's pharaoh using laser beams fired from stationary sphinx pieces located at the corners of the board.
Q2How do you set up the game?
Khet, the laser game, combines classic strategy with modern laser technology using an Egyptian theme. Players place pieces like pyramids, scarabs, and pharaohs on a grid board based on one of three preset setups.
Q3How does a turn work?
During your turn, you may either move one of your pieces one square in any direction or rotate it by 90 degrees to change the angle of its mirrors.
Q4How is scoring calculated?
Pieces are eliminated when struck by a laser beam, making strategic positioning essential to protect your pieces while targeting the opponent.
Q5When and how does the game end?
The game concludes immediately when a player's pharaoh is successfully targeted and eliminated by a laser beam.
Q6What tips are there for beginners?
Strategic placement of mirrors is crucial to create lines of sight and surprise your opponent. Always anticipate how a quarter-turn rotation can alter the entire board dynamic.
Q7How much does Laser Chess cost?
Laser Chess costs around 405 RON in Romania.
Q8Where can I buy Laser Chess cheapest?
The lowest price for Laser Chess right now is 405 RON at Alexandria Librării. The Prices tab lists every store currently tracking it.
Q9How do you play Laser Chess?
Laser Chess is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~30 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Laser Chess — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q10How many players does Laser Chess support?
Laser Chess is played by 2 players.
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Alexandria LibrăriiCHEAPESTCultural voucher
Joc - Laser Chess
shipping RON 20
RON 405
Regatul JocurilorEnglish second editioneasyboxCultural voucher
Laser Chess (2017 English Second Edition) aka Khet 2.0
RON 199
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Raftul cu Jocuri
Laser Chess
RON 209
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