MAXCHΞX (MAXCHEX) — Fact Sheet
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GAME TITLE
  MAXCHΞX (styled) / MAXCHEX (plain text, legal, App Store)

DEVELOPER
  Back to Dust Studios LLC

PLATFORM
  iOS — iPhone and iPad

RELEASE DATE
  Fall 2026

PRICE
  $2.99

IN-APP PURCHASES
  Spark packages (cosmetic currency) — consumable
  All gameplay content is included at no additional cost

GENRE
  Turn-based strategy

PLAYERS
  1–2

MINIMUM iOS VERSION
  iOS 18

DOWNLOAD SIZE
  Approximately 100–200 MB

LANGUAGES
  English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified)
  (additional languages at launch TBC)

GAME CENTER
  Yes — online multiplayer, leaderboards, achievements

WEBSITE
  https://maxchex.com

PRESS CONTACT
  info@backtodust.com

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KEY FACTS
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  • 7×9 grid — 63 energy cells
  • 12 pieces per team, 24 total on the board
  • 8 unique piece types (at game launch), each with distinct movement and abilities
  • Three win conditions — capture the opponent's Max, corner the opponent's Max 
    leaving no valid moves, or control 40+ cells
  • Private formation setup phase before every match
  • 4 AI difficulty levels — Easy, Medium, Hard, Ultra
  • Online ranked and friendly multiplayer via Apple Game Center
  • Full Elo rating system (starting rating 1,200, K-factor 32)
  • 10 competitive rank tiers — Recruit through MAXCHΞX Champion
  • Spark economy — earned through ranked play, spent on cosmetics
  • Express yourself with piece skin sets, grid backgrounds, and Zaps (animated emotes)
  • Full tutorial trainer — 24 lessons and 11+ puzzles
  • 3-level progressive hint system (single player only)
  • 8 adaptive gameplay music stems
  • iCloud sync for ratings, Sparks, and cosmetic ownership
  • Portrait lock — iPhone and iPad

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