Chess volleyball: Spike!

Sets, spikes and blocks, played on a chessboard. Every piece hits the ball the way it moves, so a good rally means knowing where theirs cannot reach. Long rallies raise the net until something gives.

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How it plays

1. Score. Land the ball where they cannot reach. First to seven.
2. Hit. Tap a glowing piece: it reaches the ball and hits it like itself.
3. Rings. Gold rings go over the net. Cyan rings set up a teammate.

The details

Block

When they set, move one piece into their lanes. Shut them all and the point is yours.

Two touches

Your second touch must go over. Eight seconds an action.

Rotate

Win a rally: you serve, and your pieces move one spot round.

Long rally

Every four crossings the net rises: the rows beside it go dead.

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