I saw chess and I knew I had to try it! I was not let down by the creativity of this game! Now, if only I had friends to play it with :( (Just jokes, I have so many friends, they were all begging to play Roll Chess with me).
Some minor improvements that could be added in the future with time: Adding a menu and sound/music would help set the atmosphere of the game and make it feel a bit less one-dimensional. And of course an AI opponent would be awesome, but I'd be blown away if you got that done in the allotted time of the game jam, so no shame in not having that. Lastly, having the king be able to transform into something else and lose immediately, although funny, definitely cut my game short LOL. Maybe making him immutable would be beneficial to the gameplay overall.
I really liked this concept! It added an incredibly new dimension to chess, shifting it from pure strategy, to a bit more of a lighthearted fun game to be played with a friend. I have a friend who constantly wants to play chess with me, but I'm not in the mood for the heavy thought that is required. This would work as a genuinely great alternative! If I were you, I'd definitely try to polish this game up and get it posted somewhere. Or I could also totally see this as a real board game too. Reminds me of a chess alternative I own called "No Stress Chess" (basically cards drawn and in your hand dictate your moves). Overall, really enjoyed the idea!