SuperDuperSecret is building a meta-game platform whose launch title, Royale Chess, is a 10-player battle-royale chess game with synchronous matches and an AI assist to speed moves. Royale Chess is designed to be approachable and fast-paced, targeting casual to midcore players with a Tetris 99–style twist on chess. The company plans to release Royale Chess first on PC and Mac later this year, followed by mobile and console, and to ship additional multiplayer evergreen games across its platform. The team emphasizes creating positive playspaces and social gameplay experiences for millions of gamers worldwide. Founders Jazzlyn O’Reilly (CEO) and Mark McCubbin (CTO) started the company in early 2022 and bring experience on titles including Shadow of the Beast, Dune II, and the NBA2K series. Financially, SuperDuperSecret has raised over $1 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round from a mix of gaming and web3 investors to fund development and launch. The article cites a large market opportunity for chess, noting over 600 million active players and 65 million hours watched annually on streaming platforms.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

May 2023