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Z-Chess

Z-Chess

Zoltan Bartok · 1998
290 min12+ yrs3.0/5 complexity5.0 BGG2CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Z-Chess?

Z-Chess is a cross between the game of GLE'X and conventional chess. Two GLE'X boards put together - overlapping in the middle - make up the playing field. Conventional chess pieces - with the addition of a second Queen - are used to play the game.

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official art · Zoltan Bartok

Z-Chess is a cross between the game of GLE'X and conventional chess. Two GLE'X boards put together - overlapping in the middle - make up the playing field. Conventional chess pieces - with the addition of a second Queen - are used to play the game. The goal, just like in the ancient game, is to capture the opponent's King. The strategy is similar as well, however, the nature of the Z-Chess board requires the pieces to move differently. The Rooks are more powerful than the Queens, resulting from the way they move. A single Rook attacks all 77 "squares" when other pieces are removed from the board. The "squares" actually are circles at the intersections, same way as on the GLE'X board.

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Complexity3.0 / 5
BGG rating5.0 / 10
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CouplesStrategy
Play time
90 min
Players
2
Recommended age
12+ yrs

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Q3How do you play Z-Chess?
Z-Chess 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 Z-Chess — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Z-Chess support?
Z-Chess is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Z-Chess take?
A game of Z-Chess takes about 90 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Z-Chess for?
Z-Chess is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Z-Chess?
Z-Chess has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 3.0 out of 5.
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