# Harmegedo

> Six-player chess variant with unique directional perspectives and standard chess piece movement. (iPhone/iPad app by HARMEGEDO 6 Player Chess LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmegedo/id1467860399 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HARMEGEDO 6 Player Chess LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467860398)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 369 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmegedo/id1467860399/reviews.md

## What is Harmegedo?

6 player chess

Harmegedo is basically chess game for up to 6 players.

There are 2 Queens, 2 Bishops, 2 Knights, 2 Rooks, 9 Pawns and 1 King per kingdom. Each King stands between 2 Queens at the center of each player’s home row.  The 9 Pawns stand in front of the pieces of the King’s home row.

Moves are based upon each player’s forward perspective, meaning that your forward, left and right are not the same as the players next to you. Their forward perspective is different than yours. Pay close attention to their moves.  

*When moving forward, back, left or right, the spaces of choice you will slide across will be dark, light, dark, light etc…

*Diagonal slides/space choices are always on the same color as the color of the space that the piece is currently standing on. Diagonal moves are always in an X formation.

*Basic moves, rules and regulations are based upon standard Chess game functions and configurations.

Forward is forward, back is back, right is right, left is left and diagonal is diagonal just as it is on a square board. 

》Each chess piece has its own style of moving. Moves are made to vacant spaces except when capturing an opponent's piece.

## Key features

- Six-player chess gameplay
- Unique forward perspectives for each player
- Standard chess piece movement rules
- Capturing opponent pieces
- Multi-directional movement


## Frequently asked questions about Harmegedo

### What is Harmegedo?

Harmegedo is a chess game designed for up to six players. It adapts standard chess rules and piece movements to a multi-directional board where each player has a unique forward perspective.

### How does movement work in Harmegedo?

Moves are based on each player's forward perspective. Pieces slide across dark and light squares for orthogonal moves, and diagonal moves stay on the same color as the starting square, following standard chess piece movement styles.

### Is Harmegedo playable offline?

The provided description focuses on multiplayer gameplay. It does not specify whether Harmegedo can be played offline or against AI opponents.

### What are the pieces in Harmegedo?

Each player has 2 Queens, 2 Bishops, 2 Knights, 2 Rooks, 9 Pawns, and 1 King. The King is positioned between two Queens in the center of the home row, with Pawns in front.

### What is the age rating for Harmegedo?

Harmegedo has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is Harmegedo updated?

The latest version of Harmegedo is 1.01, and it was last updated on November 5, 2025. This suggests a recent update, though update frequency beyond this is not detailed.

### What devices is Harmegedo available on?

The provided data does not specify the exact platforms or devices Harmegedo is available on, only that it is a mobile application.

### Does Harmegedo have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Harmegedo contains advertisements. The 'hasAds' field is null.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.01 — 2025-11-05

-Updated screenshot and promotional text.
-Updated game layout.
-Added YouTube and other social media options.

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