One of the most valuable insights from this initial exploration was the decision to position the coordinates directly on the board, providing a more integrated interface and avoiding reading issues due to contrast changes.

We still had doubts about the blue colors on the tiles, an issue we knew would only be resolved with direct testing in the game engine.

At Chessarama, not only biggest changes are made; our meticulous Art Team is equally dedicated to refining each level.

Consider, for instance, our approach to water shading. By introducing a more “stylized” touch, we’ve transformed the visual aesthetic, ensuring a harmonious fit within the game’s world!

Campaign Level Select: The improvements include a clearer indication of the status of the levels (locked, completed, all challenges made), a better contrast between text and background, and a more intuitive pagination.

In Chessarama’s Campaign Mode, players have been treated to a diverse visual landscape that shifts with time: from the morning serenity of Farm Life to the twilight ambiance of Lady Ronin, and the sunset energy of Street Soccer.

Each game has employed a day-to-night transition to mark the player’s progression.

Crafting chess figures presents a unique challenge.
While they are fundamentally chess pieces, we’ve transformed them into characters with distinct anatomies. Yet, they must still retain the clear legibility of traditional chess pieces.

To achieve this, our approach prioritized adhering to the standard shapes of these pieces, ensuring that players can instantly recognize each one on the board.

When we think of chess and street soccer, the combination might seem unconventional, but in the universe of Chessarama, anything is possible!

Our latest challenge was to craft a diorama inspired by street soccer that evoked the charm of Rio de Janeiro. Our goal was to depict a lively, colorful representation that conveyed the dynamic spirit of the streets of the Marvelous City.

That’s why we used some of the city’s iconic elements as a reference to create unique scenarios – and allowed ourselves to have some creative freedom as well to bring even more joy to the dioramas!