Progressive blindfold chess training from square recognition to full games
Real estate tycoon game for iPhone
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Based in
FR
DE
Pricing model
Freemium
Free
Pricing
Free: €0 forever with unlimited exercises, games vs AI, and access to levels 1-3. Pro Lifetime: €39 one-time payment for all 7 levels, all 8 AI difficulties, famous games library, endgame training, and intermediate tactics.
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Key features
7 progressive training levels from square colors to full blindfold games
Unlimited exercises and games against AI
Voice-controlled play in 6 languages
Progress tracking and achievement system
Cross-device synchronization
Famous grandmaster games to replay blindfolded
Endgame training module
Multiple board visibility modes
Tactical puzzles and exercises
Buy real landmarks across 22 world cities
Collect rent on a timer from owned properties
Upgrade properties with three tiers: Silver, Gold, Platinum
Earn 20% more rent by completing an entire city
TimeBoost accelerator to collect rent instantly
Office Team to collect all city rent in bulk
CityCollect to sweep rent across entire empire at once
Haptic feedback on collect, purchase and level-up actions
Rent continues to accrue when game is closed
Animated capital counting and level-up celebrations
What makes it different
Systematic progression from fundamentals to blindfold mastery, not just a side effect of puzzle training
Free tier is genuinely free with no dark patterns or engagement manipulation
One-time €39 lifetime payment with no subscription required
Built and maintained by a single indie developer actively improving the product
Available across web, iOS, and Android with unified account
Real landmarks in famous world cities instead of fictional properties
Passive income system with rent continuing while game is closed
City completion bonuses provide permanent 20% rent increase stacking with upgrades
DarkSquares
Estate Inc.