![]() Not only content with being Emperor, Palpatine also takes the title of King, appointing Darth Vader the title of Queen (really, who else could he play?) and makes his gambit for Galactic Domination. The battleground has been moved from the vacuum of space, the forests of Endor and the frozen wastes of Hoth to the somewhat smaller, but by no means lesser, arena of the Chessboard. But this game is a LOT funnier than I first thought it was going to be. Digitized voices are also a pleasing addition, if not exactly the voices you remember.Īt first, I thought this would just be "Battle Chess enters the Star Wars universe". Rejoice ye that playeth the Game of Chess, for no longer do you have to get out all your old Star Wars figures (devaluing them by taking them out the packages) and make an oversized chess board to re-enact and imagine what would happen if C3P0 were to take on a Sandman or if Chewbacca somehow managed to lose a fight against a Stormtrooper - it's not just me, is it? - Star Wars Chess is here!ĭigitized Soundblaster Blasters and the unforgettable Star Wars themes abound. Rejoice all ye who knowest what the TIE stands for in TIE Fighter! When pieces are taken, an animated battle is shown, much like in Battle Chess. If it weren't for the sheer challenge involved in obtaining the set that made it to the number one spot, this Gentle Giant collectible might've at least tied for number one.Star Wars Chess is a chess game where the pieces are characters from the Star Wars universe. Keep your eyes peeled!Īs mentioned before, the aesthetics are absolutely stunning. Released in 2012, although production is done, they're bound to surface from time to time. ![]() It is still listed on Amazon, so that may be the best way to get your hands on one. At one time, we carried this collectible set in our theme chess sets line. The reviews we've read have been nothing short of positive. They are built to last and feel solid in your hands.Īs if the chess pieces aren't mesmerizing enough, the raised chess board with Star Wars detailing could push anyone sitting on the fence to a purchasing decision! This set is going to take a much bigger chunk of change than the previously reviewed set, but for good reason! For starters, these figures are made of pewter. The aesthetics and excellent build of this Star Wars Chess Set by Gentle Giant, a company known for its collectibles from movies and comics. If you saw this set in person, you might be so impressed, you'd wonder why it's not in the number one spot? Honestly, it was a tough call. If they can play chess, while enjoying characters from one of the most successful movie franchises in history, all the better. This could be the gateway to get them acquainted and versed in the game of chess, and hooked! Especially if your child shows little or no interest in chess, but is an avid fan of Hollywood's most epic space-opera. Kids wanting to "play" with these pieces when not playing the game of chess itself? That could be a good thing. If fun to look at and attractive chess pieces is your top goal in a Star Wars set, and being low on the durability spectrum is okay, this could be the set for you. In a perfect world, these pieces would be made of a strong metal, but then again, that would bump up the price and make it less attainable. There are stories of people getting it to teach their kids chess, but the youngsters get so swept up in the characters themselves, they forget to play the game! The pieces in this chess set are incredibly endearing. ![]() Some would claim that is what is accomplished with this Saga Edition set. ![]() It's always fun when a creator branches from the status quo to design something epic. Beginners: Chess Computers to Help You Learn.
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