Arachne 2016

In the dark tunnels and caves far below the surface of our world, evil creatures lurk in the shadows. Some of them, such as the cunning dark elves, have developed a civilization – and in every successful civilization games are played, so the masterminds can sharpen their wits, while the lower townsmen have their share of distraction.

Arachne is such a game: While you can find some elements of the chess game played by the surface dwellers, there are quite a lot of differences, too: First of all, as a devotion to the Spider Goddess, Arachne is played on the strands of a spider web. Also, the cruel and traitorous nature of the dark elves is reflected in Arachne, too: Aside from being able to capture his own playing pieces, each turn, a player gets the option to move and to capture with an opposing playing piece. So, whatever you plan; always be aware, that the true enemy strikes from within!

The game has been created during the 2016 One Page PNP Contest.