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Master the Board in an Epic Chess-Inspired Strategy Game

Chespel is a military battlefield deck-builder that fuses the deterministic logic of Chess with the deep customization of a strategy card game. Built on the foundation of an original fantasy universe, Chespel challenges players to outmaneuver opponents on a tactical grid where positioning is everything and victory depends on your ability to lead your army to vanquish the enemy General.

⚔️ Why Play Chespel?

Where Strategy Meets Tactical Card Play

Chess-Inspired Movement: Deploy units on a tactical grid where every square matters. Your positioning determines your power.
Unique Card Play: Deploy over 80 different units, equip them with weapons and armor, or deploy pivotal actions to turn the tides of battle against your opponent.
Unique Factions: Command 10 Diverse Factions from a new fantasy world like the Kingdom of Hailgalad, Vaeloran Empire, Kingdom of Kaboutia, The Northfolk, and The Goblin Horde.

📖 A World Beyond the Board

From the Pages of the Chespel Fantasy Novels

Developed by author Harrison DeVries, the game’s factions, lore, and characters are directly integrated with a series of upcoming fantasy novels. The first of which is out today Stories from Riverbrook Inn.

🚀 The Development Journey

Seeking Publishing Partners for Visual Elevation

Chespel is currently in a fully playable prototype stage. We are actively seeking publishing and development partners to help take this tactical foundation to the next level. Our roadmap for a professional commercial release includes:

High-Quality Animations: 2D/3D unit animations and combat VFX.
Immersive Soundscapes: Proprietary military audio and tactical SFX.
Premium UI/UX: A polished, modern interface designed for Steam and mobile platforms.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This game (Chespel) is a free browser-based strategy game developed by Harrison DeVries Writing and set in the world of Hailgalad.

We value your privacy and have designed our systems to minimize data collection while enabling multiplayer features.

1. Information We Collect

Local Storage (Your Device Only)
The following data is stored locally in your browser and never leaves your device:

Game settings and preferences
Custom army deck configurations
An anonymous device identifier (random string, not linked to you personally)

Ranked Matchmaking Data
If you choose to play ranked matches, the following is stored on our servers:

Anonymous device identifier (randomly generated, contains no personal information)
Your chosen in-game nickname (up to 30 characters)
Your skill rating (Elo-style number)
Win/loss statistics and streak records
Timestamps of when you first played and last played ranked

Optional Feedback
If you submit post-game feedback, we store:

Your anonymous device identifier
Star rating (1-5)
Optional written comment
Game mode and outcome

What We Do NOT Collect

Real names, email addresses, or contact information
Location data, IP addresses, or device fingerprints
Payment or financial information
Cookies or third-party analytics trackers

2. How We Use Your Data

Ranked matchmaking data is used solely to:

Match you with opponents of similar skill level
Display leaderboards and your personal statistics
Improve game balance based on aggregate, anonymized feedback

3. Data Retention

Local storage data remains on your device until you clear your browser data
Ranked statistics are retained indefinitely to maintain leaderboard integrity
You may request deletion of your ranked data by contacting us

4. Third-Party Services

The game is hosted on Replit, which may log anonymous technical information (such as IP address, browser type, or performance metrics) solely for operational and security purposes. Please refer to Replit’s Privacy Policy for details.

5. Children’s Privacy

This game is suitable for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including minors. The anonymous identifiers used for ranked play contain no personally identifiable information.

6. Contact

For privacy inquiries or data deletion requests, please contact Harrison DeVries Writing in the form above.

Copyright & Intellectual Property Notice

© 2o25 Harrison DeVries. All rights reserved.
All original concepts, factions, world-building elements, and game systems appearing in Chespel: Battle for the Crown and the World of Hailgalad are the intellectual property of Harrison DeVries Writing.

The Chespel name, logo, and related content may not be copied, redistributed, or modified without written permission.

Some sound and music assets are used under royalty-free licenses from Pixabay, and remain the property of their respective creators.

Unauthorized reproduction or commercial use of this game or its assets is prohibited.