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Chessmate

Game ID: GID0066108
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Year
1997
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Description

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Chessmate is a new chess game which you can play using cards, instead of chess pieces. There are many similarities between chessmate and international chess but with chessmate, up to 6 players can play simultaneously. It has the intrigue of bridge, the chance of poker and the strategy of chess.

Description

From the box:

Chessmate is a new chess game which you can play using cards, instead of chess pieces. There are many similarities between chessmate and international chess but with chessmate, up to 6 players can play simultaneously. It has the intrigue of bridge, the chance of poker and the strategy of chess.

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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
  • thematic chess-inspired play
  • accessible for lighter gamers
  • easy to grasp
Cons
  • pricing unknown
  • not a traditional chess experience
Thematic elements
  • abstract, chess-inspired combat
  • Chess-themed card battle
  • tableau-building with piece-based abilities
Comparison games
  • Chess
  • Arkham Horror LCG
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
  • Attack/defense card play — Attack cards deal damage; defense cards mitigate; certain pieces unlock effects
  • Combat: Deck/Hand — Attack cards deal damage; defense cards mitigate; certain pieces unlock effects
  • Deck Building — Build a deck of chess-piece themed cards
  • deck-building — Build a deck of chess-piece themed cards
  • Tableau Building — Assemble a tableau that represents your forces and powers
  • tableau-building — Assemble a tableau that represents your forces and powers
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  • Owen has done a phenomenal job of this as a one-man band
  • it's such fun to watch these campaigns grow
  • backers look for something unique and artistic
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