Alright, picture a board that’s a 8×8 grid like chess but every square is a punchline set‑up. You have pieces that are jokes, each with a specific delivery style—knights are one‑liners, bishops are word‑play, rooks are slap‑stick. The goal is to “capture” the opponent by making them laugh so hard they can’t see the board. **Step 1 – Piece assignment** - Pawns = “dad jokes” that move forward one step but can “promote” to a full‑blown pun on reaching the other side. - Knights = quick, unexpected twists—jump over the board, keep the opponent guessing. - Bishops = puns that move diagonally; they can “shadow” an opponent’s move with a callback. - Rooks = literal “foolery” that sweeps horizontally or vertically—think a pratfall that takes the entire row. - Queen = the master of improv, can combine any style. - King = the final gag—if you make them laugh at the king, the game ends. **Step 2 – Opening strategy** 1. Start with a “setup” move: play a pawn to the center (set the topic). 2. Follow with a knight jump that introduces a joke with a surprising element—this creates a rhythm. 3. Keep a bishop in reserve to “counter‑attack” any predictable responses. **Step 3 – Mid‑game routine** - Use the rooks to create visual gags on the board, forcing the opponent to look away from the moves. - Swap a bishop for a queen if you need to switch from word‑play to a full‑blown improv skit. - Keep your king safe but also ready for the final punchline; if you can make the opponent laugh while protecting the king, you’re in control. **Step 4 – Endgame** - Once the board is cluttered with jokes, aim to stack a sequence of quick one‑liners that build to a grand finale. - The final move should involve the king delivering the climax: a classic “and then the king says…” line that silences the board and declares victory. **Key tactical rule** Never over‑think a single move. Think several steps ahead like a chessboard, but each step is a potential joke. Balance timing and placement—if you make a joke too early it’s predictable; too late it’s missed. The perfect absurd strategy is a mix of calculated positioning and spontaneous humor, always leaving the opponent laughing and, most importantly, forgetful of the rules.