Feature roadmap

What Animal Chess already has, what's being built and what's coming next. Got an idea? Tell me!

Available24

3D boardA clay board on a mountain summit with waterfalls, clouds and electric traps.
Play the computerSix difficulty levels, from Beginner to Master — right in the browser.
Online playCreate a room, quick match, join by code or pick from the open tables.
Direct connectionPlays even without a server: two browsers connect straight to each other (WebRTC).
Custom waiting roomThe host picks the stake, piece colour and time control (10/30/60 min); chat right in the waiting room.
In-match chatMessages, quick taunts and emoji right beside the board.
Watch friends playSpectate a friend's live match — view only, the game is never affected.
ELO rankingA ranked queue matched by ELO: climb 8 tiers from Rat to Elephant, with rewards and exclusive items for each new tier.
Ranked seasonsSeasons with a soft rating reset and end-of-season rewards.
LeaderboardTop ELO, coins and level; see your own achievements and badges.
Coins & stakesEach side stakes coins when the match starts; the winner takes the opponent's.
Rewards & questsDaily login bonus, quests, achievements and coins for beating the computer.
NotificationsA bell for friend requests, tier promotions, achievements, gifts and news from the team.
FriendsAdd friends, send direct messages, see who's online and invite them to a room.
ClansFound or join a clan, chat together and fill the weekly chest as a team.
ShopCostumes for every animal and themed boards (arena, grass, water, dens, traps) — try them before you buy.
Show off your lookShare your outfits and board with your opponent — and try on theirs for the match.
Google or email sign-inRegister with email + password and confirm by mail; Google and email share one account.
Player profileChange your name, avatar, phone and password right in the game.
Account syncCoins, costumes, board looks, sound and language follow your account — sign in anywhere and it's all there.
Illustrated rulesA guide with a self-playing mini board for every rule.
Sound & hapticsBackground music, waterfall ambience, move effects and each animal's own call — switch each type on or off.
Vietnamese, English, Chinese, KoreanSwitch language any time from the functions button.
Phone-friendlyThe board fits one screen, with a move pad on phones and hotkeys on desktop.

Coming next4

Hints & game analysisMove hints, per-move ratings and an accuracy score.
Match replaysMatch history and move-by-move playback.
More costumesSeasonal and event collections.
Mobile appAn app for iOS and Android.