Rookie Tales

Dunali Games

About this game

Rookie Tales – A Chess-Inspired Strategy Adventure!

Embark on an epic yet wacky adventure with Rook, the fearless yet inexperienced hero, as he sets out to restore honor and balance in a world where strategy meets chaos! Rookie Tales is a fun, toony take on chess-inspired strategy, blending puzzle-solving, deck-building, and tactical combat into a thrilling mobile experience.

🏰 A Kingdom in Peril

An evil king has shattered the honor of war, launching surprise attacks and taking the good King and Queen captive! Now, it’s up to Rook and his team of chess-inspired warriors—Bishop, Pawn, and more—to outsmart enemies, dodge deadly traps, and reclaim the kingdom one battle at a time.

⚔️ Real-Time Strategy Meets Puzzle Adventure!

This isn’t your usual chess game! Forget turn-based moves—everything happens in real time! The evil army has broken the rules of Chess, attacking while players are still making their moves. To survive, you must think outside the box, act fast, and employ bold new strategies!

✔ Your pieces and enemies move simultaneously—no turns!
✔ Live traps, strategic obstacles, and powers shape the battlefield dynamically.
✔ Quick thinking and decisiveness are the key to victory.

🌎 Explore Diverse Worlds

From enchanted forests to mystic villages, fiery deserts, and frozen mountains, each world brings new challenges, bosses, and surprises! Face off against:
🔥 Scorpions in the scorching sands
🐉 Dragons guarding treasure-filled caves
👑 The Evil Queen’s elite warriors
…and many more as you push forward on your quest for honor!

But beware—the battle doesn’t stop at Chess! As the game progresses, the journey ventures into new dimensions of experiences, blending unexpected twists, evolving mechanics, and wild adventures beyond the board!

🃏 Deck-Building & Power-Ups

✔ Customize your team with unique Rook, Pawn, and Bishop abilities.
✔ Use power-ups like Tile Breakers, Decoys, and Traps to outsmart your enemies.
✔ Equip Crossbows, Spike Tiles, and Blades to turn the battlefield in your favor!

🎮 Easy to Pick Up, Hard to Master!

With simple controls, fun animations, and challenging puzzles, Rookie Tales offers an engaging experience for both casual players and strategy veterans. Whether you’re a chess lover or just looking for a unique strategy game, there’s something for everyone!

💰 Free-to-Play with Fair Monetization

We keep the game fair and fun—no pay-to-win mechanics! Players can:
✔ Earn new pieces over time or speed up the process if they choose.
✔ Unlock chests with power-ups by finding keys in levels—or buy extras when needed.
✔ Continue from tough spots with reinforcement decks using in-game coins.

🔥 Can You Outsmart the Evil Army?

Join Rookie Tales today and put your wits, speed, and strategy to the ultimate test in this unpredictable adventure!