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Neo-Chess

Neo-Chess

3M · 1972
260 min8+ yrs2.0/5 complexity6.3 BGG92CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Neo-Chess?

Neo Chess is an absorbing Chess variation inspired by Shogi, the Japanese chess game which is a distant relative of western chess. In Neo chess, any captured piece becomes a turncoat which may be re-entered on the board to fight for its captor.

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Neo-Chess box art
official art · 3M

Neo Chess is an absorbing Chess variation inspired by Shogi, the Japanese chess game which is a distant relative of western chess. In Neo chess, any captured piece becomes a turncoat which may be re-entered on the board to fight for its captor.

This game is part of the Abacus wood box series.

This game was intended to be published in the 3M Bookshelf Series as Mad Mate but was never published in that series.

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating6.3 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
60 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Neo-Chess cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Neo-Chess cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Neo-Chess?
Neo-Chess is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~60 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Neo-Chess — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Neo-Chess support?
Neo-Chess is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Neo-Chess take?
A game of Neo-Chess takes about 60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Neo-Chess for?
Neo-Chess is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Neo-Chess?
Neo-Chess has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
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