Rules

Race, block, outplay.

Dashrift is a two-player race across a 9x9 board. Blue starts at the top and wins by reaching the bottom row. Red starts at the bottom and wins by reaching the top row. Standard games use a 5+3 chess clock.

1. On your turn, move your piece one legal square or place a barricade.
2. Barricades block movement lines, but every player must always keep at least one path to the goal.
3. Use each special move once per game to create tactical swings.
4. If your clock reaches zero, you lose on time.

Special Moves

• Dash: move exactly two squares in a straight line. If you dash into the opponent, you pass through to the square beyond.
• Break: remove one normal barricade. Mega Walls cannot be broken.
• Swap: trade places with the opponent inside the marked radius. Swap has a short lockout so it cannot be instantly mirrored.
• Vanish: hide your position from the opponent for your next movements. Placing walls does not reduce the vanish counter.
• Push: shove the opponent one square away when they are adjacent. Push ignores walls.
• Mega Wall: place one three-segment barricade per game using normal placement rules.

FAQ

Can I play without an account? Yes. Guest games are casual. Ranked games require an account.

Can I invite a friend? Create a private room and share the invite link or room code.

Can I replay games? Finished games can be reviewed move by move, and TikTok replay export is being built around the same replay data.

Does mobile work? Dashrift is designed for desktop and mobile, with more mobile polish planned as the platform grows.