Object: capture the opponent's Tyrannos. The way a piece can move or attack depends on what color square it occupies. A piece on a light square can only move or attack orthogonally, not diagonally. Pieces on dark squares can move or attack both diagonally and orthogonally. When a piece makes an attack it does not move. Rather the opponent's piece that it normally could reach is captured and removed from the board.

Barricade - a Barricade is a moveable block. It's purpose is to help stop any incoming attacks. It can not be captured nor can it capture other pieces. The Barricade shifts one space in any direction.

Warrior - a Warrior can take one step forward. This includes diagonally forward, provided the Warrior starts off on a dark square. A Warrior attacks enemies by stabbing with his spear. When reaching the 8th row, a Warrior promotes to a Hero.

Hero - a Hero moves by flying his Pegasus over any number of spaces in a straight line in any direction. A Hero attacks enemies by shooting his bow and arrow. A Hero may fly over or shoot through the central space marked with the Greek Temple, but may not land on it.

Tyrannos - the Tyrannos can take one step in any direction. The Tyrannos attacks enemies by slashing with his sword.