Crown Rise - Chain Reaction Strategy Game
Crown Rise is a turn-based strategy game where you and the Crown's champion battle for control of the realm. Claim strongholds, trigger chain reactions, and capture territory across the grid. Choose from Quick Skirmish, Realm Battle, or Grand Dominion. Free to play in your browser—no download.
How to Play
You (blue) and the Crown's champion (red) take turns. On your turn, tap an empty cell or a cell you own to add one orb. Corner cells hold 2 orbs, edge cells 3, inner cells 4. When a cell reaches its limit it bursts and sends one orb to each of the four neighbors (up, down, left, right); those cells become yours or the AI's. If a neighbor then reaches its limit, it bursts too (chain reaction). You can only add orbs to empty or your own cells; you capture the AI's cells when your chain sends orbs into them. Eliminate all of the AI's orbs to win.
Controls
Desktop Controls
Mouse: Click an empty cell or your own cell to add one orb. Watch chain reactions capture territory.
Mobile Controls
Touch: Tap an empty cell or your cell to add one orb. Responsive layout for portrait and landscape.
Pro Tips
Control the center to maximize burst coverage. Set up chain reactions that flip multiple enemy cells. Avoid leaving isolated cells the AI can use to burst back into your territory.
Game Features
- Turn-based chain reaction strategy
- Three grid sizes: Quick Skirmish (6×6), Realm Battle (8×8), Grand Dominion (10×10)
- Burst mechanics: overload cells to spread orbs and capture territory
- Challenge the Crown's AI champion
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I win in Crown Rise?
Eliminate all of the AI's orbs (no red cells left) to win. You do this by placing orbs so that your bursts send orbs into the AI's cells, converting them to yours. If you lose all your orbs, the AI wins.
What are the cell limits?
Corner cells hold 2 orbs, edge cells 3, and inner cells 4. When a cell reaches its limit, it bursts and sends one orb to each of its four neighbors (up, down, left, right), and those cells become the bursting cell's owner.
What is a chain reaction?
When a cell bursts, it can cause neighboring cells to reach their limit and burst too. Those bursts can trigger more bursts. Chain reactions can flip large parts of the board in one turn.
Where can I add orbs?
You can only add orbs to empty cells or cells you already own. You capture the AI's cells when your chain reaction sends orbs into them.
Is Crown Rise free?
Yes. Crown Rise is free to play in your browser with no download or registration required.
Can I play Crown Rise on mobile?
Yes. Crown Rise is mobile-friendly with touch controls and works on phones and tablets.