A strange little side quest
Grombi trivia break for Shorties's Kingdom: By 1987, fantasy role-playing had become a major computer-game direction, with Zelda, licensed Dungeons & Dragons games and other story-led adventures expanding the form. It also connects to a different milestone: Chess changed dramatically in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries when the queen became the board's most powerful piece. That is the kind of background detail that makes another attempt at Shorties's Kingdom feel a bit more connected to the history of play.
