# 鬥獸棋 Classic Product Hunt Draft

Product:
鬥獸棋 Classic

Tagline:
A cute version of classic Jungle Chess

Website:
https://williamlock.github.io/Animal-Chess-Site/

App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/%E9%AC%A5%E7%8D%B8%E6%A3%8B-classic/id6775230075

Founder story:
https://williamlock.github.io/Animal-Chess-Site/launch-copy.md

Current status:
Product Hunt launch created and scheduled for June 20, 2026 at 12:01 AM PDT.

Product Hunt launch:
https://www.producthunt.com/products/classic?launch=classic

## Short Description

鬥獸棋 Classic is a cute, child-friendly version of Dou Shou Qi / Jungle Chess, keeping the classic animal ranks, rivers, traps, and dens while making the game feel warmer and more approachable.

## Longer Description

I built 鬥獸棋 Classic because I played Dou Shou Qi / Jungle Chess when I was young, and wanted to bring back that childhood feeling.

Many versions online feel more like serious chess apps. I wanted to make a cuter version that children and families can enjoy, while still keeping the classic strategy: animal ranks, tactical captures, rivers, traps, and dens.

The game supports solo play against the computer and local two-player matches. The goal is to keep the traditional board-game logic, but make the presentation softer, friendlier, and easier to love.

## Maker Comment

Hi Product Hunt, I’m William.

I made 鬥獸棋 Classic because I played Dou Shou Qi / Jungle Chess as a child, and I wanted to bring back that feeling in a friendlier way.

When I looked at many online versions, they felt more like traditional chess apps: serious, abstract, and a little less warm. So I tried to make a cuter version that children and families could enjoy, while still keeping the classic rules.

It has animal ranks, rivers, traps, dens, solo computer play, and local two-player mode.

I’m curious how people think about remaking traditional games:

- Should the visual style stay classic and serious?
- Or can a softer, child-friendly version help new players enjoy it?

## Topics

- Games
- Board Games
- Puzzle Games
- Kids
- Mobile Apps

## Gallery / Assets

Rednote card:
https://williamlock.github.io/Animal-Chess-Site/assets/animal-chess-rednote-card.png

iPhone gameplay:
https://williamlock.github.io/Animal-Chess-Site/assets/iphone-gameplay-clean.png

iPad gameplay:
https://williamlock.github.io/Animal-Chess-Site/assets/ipad-gameplay-clean.png

## Suggested Launch Timing

Scheduled after Turbo SSHuttle, Bug Splash AR, and Mahjong Sudoku Classic have their own launch windows.

Launch date:
June 20, 2026 at 12:01 AM PDT