Help test the game before launch.

For the Queen is a chess-inspired puzzle where you light every hall of the palace, one clever move at a time. It is nearly ready, and a small group of testers gets to play it first, break it a little, and help decide what ships. That could be you.

Free to test Android phone or tablet About 10 min a day Play on Google Play

Request an invite

Request to join

Grab a spot in the alpha.

Add your email below and I will send your invite, the Google Play opt-in link, and simple install steps as soon as spots open. Please use the Google account email tied to your Play Store (usually your Gmail). Google testing only grants access to that exact address, so a different email will not let you in.

See the game first

How it works

Four steps to playing.

Request an invite

Send the Google email tied to your Play Store using the button above. That is all I need to add you to the test.

Get your opt-in link

Once you are added, you will receive an email with a Google Play opt-in link and short install steps.

Install and play

Tap the link, install from Google Play like any app, and start lighting halls. Expect a rough edge or two.

Tell me what you think

Report bugs, confusing bits, and puzzles you loved. Your feedback directly shapes what launches.

Good to know

What do I need to take part?

An Android phone or tablet and a Google account. The game installs from Google Play like any other app. There is nothing to pay and no separate app store to set up.

Why do you need my Google email specifically?

Google's closed testing only grants access to the exact Google account email on the tester list. If you sign up with a different address, the opt-in link will not unlock the game for you. When in doubt, use the Gmail you use on the Play Store.

Is it finished? Will it be buggy?

It is an alpha, so expect some rough edges, missing polish, and the occasional bug. That is exactly what testing is for, and reporting those things is the most helpful part.

How long does the test run?

Testing runs for a few weeks in the lead-up to launch. You can play as much or as little as you like, though a few minutes most days gives the most useful feedback.

What happens to my email?

It is used to send your invite and test updates, and to add you to the Google Play tester list. Nothing else. You can ask to be removed at any time.

I would rather just hear when it launches.

No problem. Join the launch list instead and you will get one email the day For the Queen is live for everyone.

Not ready to test?

Just hear when it launches.

Skip the alpha and get a single email the day For the Queen is live for everyone. Nothing else.