Mutiny: 16 Squares is a 4×4 micro-chess strategy game built for the Brackeys 2026.2 game jam with theme TRUST NO ONE!

The Twist Hidden traitors lurk on both sides. A friendly piece might betray your orders and attack its own allies when moving to capture.

How to Play

  • Objective: Capture the enemy King to win.
  • Move & Attack: Click your pieces to view standard chess movement and capture targets.
  • Scan Action: Select any unit and use the Scan action to deduce hidden loyalty, uncover enemy spies, or secure your own ranks.
  • Beware the Check: Watch for red threat indicators when your King is in danger of being captured on the next turn.


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Comments

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Very cool idea! As someone who doesn't play chess, it was easy to wrap my head around the game with only 4 pieces per side.

Also loved the implementation of sound effects and animations, really made it feel alive. Great job!

Thank you for playing it out.

+1

I've never enjoyed chess as much as in this game and the sounds are on point.❤️