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Crooked Queen. (Updated!) Moves in a diagonal zigzagline or like a Rook.[All Comments] [Add Comment or Rating]
M. Howe wrote on Thu, Jan 9, 2003 11:19 AM UTC:
In fact the rules of Optima include a crooked rook.  It's called a
'Ranger.'  In the games I have seen it used it's about an average strength
piece relative to the other Optima pieces, not a game-breaker at all. 
It's not overpowering on a crowded board because it is relatively
blockable.  As the board opens up it becomes stronger.