Echo Chunk raises $1.4M to make AI-based puzzle games

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Echo Chunk, the AI startup behind the viral free-to-play, daily puzzle game Echo Chess, has raised $1.4 million in a funding round.

Echo Chess is a daily chess-inspired puzzle game where you are what you eat. Play as one color and your goal is to capture all the other pieces on the board, navigating your way around obstacles.

Every time you capture a piece, you become that piece, adding a challenging twist to the gameplay experience. New daily puzzles drop every 24 hours, with options for different skill levels including Classic and Epic modes. The game’s Blitz Mode uses AI procedural generation for infinite runs in a roguelike chess setting.

A game built by AI

Echo Chess introduces a fresh take on chess-inspired gameplay by adding a unique twist where each captured piece transforms the player. With a blend of human and AI collaboration, the game offers a dynamic and engaging experience for players of all skill levels.

Raising money

Following the success of Echo Chess, Echo Chunk secured funding from top investors in the tech and gaming industries. With a committed vision to leverage AI for game design, the company exceeded its fundraising target in an oversubscribed round.

Notable investors include A16z Speedrun, Mark Pincus, Eric Wu, and other industry leaders who recognized the potential of AI-driven game creation. Echo Chunk aims to revolutionize strategy games with innovative AI-powered designs.

Origins

CEO Sami Ramly’s passion for strategy gaming led to the creation of Echo Chess, inspired by his early chess experiences and a desire to innovate in the gaming industry. With a focus on AI collaboration, Echo Chunk aims to pioneer new avenues in game development.

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