Variations of chess have been around almost as long as the game itself. Some are very good; some are very, very bad. Chess itself is an almost perfect game; attempts to improve it have been unsuccessful and unpopular. If chess has any drawbacks at all, it is that it can only support two players. Barbarian Chess removes that limitation. It uses the basic moves and play of chess, but in a larger, more complex battlefield. Like traditional chess you must think ahead to moves and counter-moves, but the game goes beyond a single linear thought process, as you'll see. There are many versions Team Chess in the world. Based on game play, refinement, and a lot of trial-and-error, I believe this is the most exciting version you'll find.