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Orbital Chess

Orbital Chess

SDM Inc. · 1973
2–4120 min8+ yrs3.8 BGG12Strategy
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How do you play Orbital Chess?

A chess variant for 2, 3, or 4 players. Orbital Chess is played on a large circular board which is assembled from four large puzzle-piece style segments. The board is double-sided, with one side being used for two and four player games, and the other for three player games.

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Orbital Chess box art
official art · SDM Inc.

A chess variant for 2, 3, or 4 players. Orbital Chess is played on a large circular board which is assembled from four large puzzle-piece style segments. The board is double-sided, with one side being used for two and four player games, and the other for three player games. There are separate rules folders for three player and two/four player games, plus folders with standard chess rules. As there are four sets of chess pieces, the game also includes two standard chess boards for regular play.

Copyrights are listed as 1969, 1970, and 1973 so there may be earlier releases.

game anatomy
BGG rating3.8 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Play time
120 min
Players
2–4
Recommended age
8+ yrs
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Q2Where can I buy Orbital Chess cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Orbital Chess?
Orbital Chess is a abstract strategy game, for 2–4 players, taking ~120 minutes, featuring grid movement. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Orbital Chess — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Orbital Chess support?
Orbital Chess is played by 2–4 players.
Q5How long does a game of Orbital Chess take?
A game of Orbital Chess takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Orbital Chess for?
Orbital Chess is recommended from age 8.
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