Royal Shells cover artwork

Royal Shells

Small shells. Royal rivalries.

Solo play · 2 players with friends

How to play Royal Shells

Take turns on one royal chessboard. Tap an egg, then a glowing square. Protect your king, crack your rival’s pieces, and win by checkmate.

Controls

Move
click or tap an egg, then a highlighted square
Keyboard
to move focus, Enter to select, Esc to clear selection
Pause
P

Pass & play on one device

Can I play Royal Shells with friends?

Yes. A friends room supports 2 players. Choose Play with friends, share the room invitation, and ready up together.

Can I play alone?

Yes. Play solo against the castle computer, or pass the device for a two player match. Online rooms seat exactly two players.

Do I need to download anything?

No. Royal Shells runs in your browser. Use the keyboard controls above or the game’s on-screen controls on a phone.

A little inside knowledge

Royal Shells: untimed chess in the Eggverse