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Chess Race

Chess Race

MetaBlox · 1976
2–445 min8+ yrs1.3/5 complexity5.5 BGG#26.332 BGG116FamilyStrategy
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How do you play Chess Race?

Time to race on the chess board! Chess Race, first released as Schachjagd, is a kind of Pachisi game with three pawns for each color (when played with four) and a set of cards with all chess symbols on it.

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Chess Race box art
official art · MetaBlox

Time to race on the chess board! Chess Race, first released as Schachjagd, is a kind of Pachisi game with three pawns for each color (when played with four) and a set of cards with all chess symbols on it. Take two cards in hand, and use one card for your turn, moving one of your pawns around the racecourse. Any two identical cards can be used like a queen and one obstacle can be moved to attempt to block your opponents. Schachjagd is also contained in Spiele-Box (Carlit 1980).

Chess Race is an evolution of Schachjagd as in that game players rolled a die bearing chess symbols on it to determine how one of their pawns could be moved on that turn.

game anatomy
Complexity1.3 / 5
BGG rating5.5 / 10
Vibe
FamilyStrategy
Play time
45 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#26.332
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Q2Where can I buy Chess Race cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Chess Race?
Chess Race is a abstract strategy game, for 2–4 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring roll / spin and move. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Chess Race — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Chess Race support?
Chess Race is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Chess Race take?
A game of Chess Race takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Chess Race for?
Chess Race is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Chess Race?
Chess Race has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.3 out of 5.
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