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If you ever find yourself hanging out a coffee shop with J'onn J'onzz or John Carter, you should know how to play Martian Chess. It's just similar enough to Earth Chess to drive you mad as you move your Queens, Drones and Pawns in an effort to claim the most points. I met the creator of Martian chess here at Origins Game Fair (which I'll be covering all weekend), and he kindly let me sit in on a five-player game. Yes — a five-player game of chess. Apparently the idea for Martian chess was inspired by Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey. Find out how it all works below. More »
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