Knight's Domain is played with similar rules to chess. Each side has only three types of pieces, 8 Knights, 3 pawns, and 1 King. The object is to Checkmate your opponents King. The King is restricted to movement within a 6 space area called the "King's Vale" at the rear of his board. Game components as published include: 1 9x8 board with "Vale" area clearly marked 2 kings 16 Knights 6 pawns instructions.