In the dark tunnels and caves far below the surface of our world, evil creatures lurk in the shadows. Some of them, such as the cunning dark elves, have developed a civilization – and in every successful civilization games are played, so the masterminds can sharpen their wits, while the lower townsmen have their share of distraction. Arachne is such a game: While you can find some elements of the chess game played by the surface dwellers, there are quite a lot of differences, too: First of all, as a devotion to the Spider Goddess, Arachne is played on the strands of a spider web. Also, the cruel and traitorous nature of the dark elves is reflected in Arachne, too: Aside from being able to capture his own playing pieces, each turn, a player gets the option to move and to capture with an opposing playing piece. So, whatever you plan; always be aware, that the true enemy strikes from within! The game has been created during the 2016 One Page PNP Contest.