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75%4k75% positive reviews, Mostly Positive across 4k reviews·Western · Turn-Based Strategy
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Saddle up for a Wild West chess puzzle adventure! Will you become an outlaw or a deputy? Your choices matter. Test your wits, cross paths with bandits, sheriffs, helpers, and hustlers. Solve puzzles, challenge characters, buy powerups, and determine your destiny.
(Steam Version is Ad-free!) Step into the boots of a cowboy and challenge your mind with this unique, Wild West-themed chess puzzle game! Sharpen your strategy skills as you solve challenging puzzles inspired by the rugged frontier. From outlaws to sheriffs, each piece is brought to life with stunning western-style graphics, offering an engaging twist on the classic game of chess.
Chess meets Paper Please. Features:

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