Milestone update on the iPad chess-teaching game combining Space Invaders gameplay mechanics with chess education.
First Month Results
ChessInvaders’ first month on the App Store exceeded expectations:
- 10,000+ free downloads
- ~15,000 engagement sessions
- 10 average daily downloads
- 20 active daily players
Press Coverage
Several publications praised the game:
“Tower defense gameplay on a chess board with vibrant colored retro-style 3-D graphics” — AppAdvice
An alternative for those finding traditional chess boring — TouchMyApps
“Sensationelle 3D-Grafiken” — AppGamers (German)
User Feedback
Players praised the concept and art:
“Anyone can play this colorful flashy game, but not everyone can beat it!”
Known Issues
Players encountered some bugs including floating pawns and GUI element glitches. Only 32 players had completed the game at that time.
Updates
- Added a slow-motion option under Settings
- Adjusted spawn rates for better gameplay balance
What’s Next
Planning to develop a color-mixing puzzle game before returning to significantly revamp ChessInvaders for improved gameplay.