Radioactive Pooping Knights

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Radioactive Pooping Knights

I've been having fun building out a really simple chess learning app for my daughter (7).

minichessgames.com

#chess for kids#knight movement puzzle#chess learning game#minichess

27points
8comments
#1,744of 3,837 in 2025
Top 46%of 2025 by points

How HN took it

MixedNo clear lean

3 positive, 1 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 1 critical, out of 5 comments about the project. Thread score +0.25.

Idea: 3 for, 0 againstDesign: 0 for, 1 against

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What HN said

What people liked

  • Described as an amazing or hilarious idea

    From 2 comments
    • Amazing idea! I managed to win once by not trying to pressure the opponent but just looking for the most free to move sectors on the board.
      p2detar on HN
    • lol this is hilarious
      bix6 on HN

Objections

  • Win sound is not rewarding

    From 1 comment
    • omg the sound when you win is certainly not the reward I was hoping for
      nikvdp on HN

Questions

  • Why there is no capturing

    From 1 comment

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