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Knightmare Chess (Third Edition)

Knightmare Chess (Third Edition)

Steve Jackson Games · 2014Expansion
290 min10+ yrs3.0/5 complexity7.2 BGG635CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Knightmare Chess (Third Edition)?

Knightmare Chess adds a whole new element of unpredictability to the static game of standard Chess by giving players cards that they can play before, after, or sometimes instead of their turns.

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Knightmare Chess (Third Edition) box art
official art · Steve Jackson Games

Knightmare Chess adds a whole new element of unpredictability to the static game of standard Chess by giving players cards that they can play before, after, or sometimes instead of their turns. Some cards affect only a single move, while others change the entire game. Multiple variants are included in the rules.

The 2014 edition of Knightmare Chess includes the cards from both Knightmare Chess and Knightmare Chess 2 — 158 cards in all.

game anatomy
Complexity3.0 / 5
BGG rating7.2 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Moderate text — a crib sheet helps
Play time
90 min
Players
2
Recommended age
10+ yrs
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Q3How do you play Knightmare Chess (Third Edition)?
Knightmare Chess (Third Edition) is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~90 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Knightmare Chess (Third Edition) — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Knightmare Chess (Third Edition) support?
Knightmare Chess (Third Edition) is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Knightmare Chess (Third Edition) take?
A game of Knightmare Chess (Third Edition) takes about 90 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Knightmare Chess (Third Edition) for?
Knightmare Chess (Third Edition) is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Knightmare Chess (Third Edition)?
Knightmare Chess (Third Edition) has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.0 out of 5.
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