{"product_id":"once-a-pawn-a-king","title":"Once a Pawn a King","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce a Pawn a King is a roguelike, turn-based strategy game with party-building mechanics, where chess meets chaos. Venture into the ever-shifting castle of the evil White King on a quest to rescue the beloved Black King, who was recently taken by the tyrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/86b62209647eb6ad9fe2303de67facbf.avif?t=1782406764\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe board is shattered. The rules are twisted. And the king is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo autoplay=\"\" muted=\"\" loop=\"\" playsinline=\"\" preload=\"metadata\" poster=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/2ebec8a31cf9267bea6db5d105bbeae0.poster.avif?t=1782406764\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/2ebec8a31cf9267bea6db5d105bbeae0.webm?t=1782406764\" type=\"video\/webm\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/2ebec8a31cf9267bea6db5d105bbeae0.mp4?t=1782406764\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnce A Pawn A King\u003c\/strong\u003e is an asymmetric turn based roguelike where you gather a party of chess pieces, empower them with magical abilities, and fight through a fractured world built from the ruins of a timeless chess match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic chess strategy collides with roguelike unpredictability. Every run challenges you to adapt, experiment, and outthink a game that no longer follows its own rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/50efa2282cefe6d03e43c317b8a3ac84.avif?t=1782406764\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssemble your forces from classic chess pieces including pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, and more. Each piece brings unique movement, abilities, and strategic possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo autoplay=\"\" muted=\"\" loop=\"\" playsinline=\"\" preload=\"metadata\" poster=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/7237d2447cb0f85938eb422068b4eacc.poster.avif?t=1782406764\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/7237d2447cb0f85938eb422068b4eacc.webm?t=1782406764\" type=\"video\/webm\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/7237d2447cb0f85938eb422068b4eacc.mp4?t=1782406764\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecruit allies, strengthen your army with powerful upgrades, and reshape your strategy as your party grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery piece matters. Losing the wrong unit can change the entire course of a run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/f92de7063b0a1fb3baa7e491145bc008.avif?t=1782406764\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou do not need to know chess openings or memorize theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo autoplay=\"\" muted=\"\" loop=\"\" playsinline=\"\" preload=\"metadata\" poster=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/963efbbdc37d7508f654a9f84882413d.poster.avif?t=1782406764\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/963efbbdc37d7508f654a9f84882413d.webm?t=1782406764\" type=\"video\/webm\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/963efbbdc37d7508f654a9f84882413d.mp4?t=1782406764\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a Pawn a King takes the core ideas of chess tactics and transforms them into a more accessible strategic experience where experimentation, positioning, and decision making matter more than memorization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn by playing, adapt to unexpected situations, and discover new strategies with every run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/6f9094158ddda803ff40ba620e3f8cc3.avif?t=1782406764\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two runs unfold the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cvideo autoplay=\"\" muted=\"\" loop=\"\" playsinline=\"\" preload=\"metadata\" poster=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/f64947f5c3cf4fe70d4d705be5468750.poster.avif?t=1782406764\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/f64947f5c3cf4fe70d4d705be5468750.webm?t=1782406764\" type=\"video\/webm\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/3298910\/extras\/f64947f5c3cf4fe70d4d705be5468750.mp4?t=1782406764\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRandomized boards, randomized upgrades, and unpredictable encounters ensure that every attempt offers new challenges and opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach run asks you to rethink your approach, refine your strategy, and push deeper into the fractured chess world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFailure is part of the journey. 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