Reviews & Publications
Board Game Nation
"This amazing game definitely deserves a spot on your shelf and it would make a great gift for the gamer in your life."
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British Chess Magazine
"Chessplus is a refreshing innovation which is likely to attract those with a curious mind, who enjoy the myriad tactical possibilities of chess & who are looking to test & improve their talent beyond “regular” paths (and as we experienced here at BCM), having a lot of fun at the same time."
Australia By Design - FINALIST
"Chessplus - Innovation Award FINALIST featuring in the highly successful series on Channel 10, Australia by Design, which uncovers the outstanding projects that exemplify excellence in Australian design and innovation."
The Meeple Guild / Sask Today
"I like this one quite a bit. It’s super simple to grasp if you play chess. It tends to quicken game because there is a power surge here, since you can work toward multiple queens in play earlier than any regular chess game, which in itself will endear Chessplus to some."
Checkout their game review here.
Good Design Australia - AWARD WINNER
"WINNER of "Best in Class" Design Award thanks to industrial designer Adam Laws at Nielsen Design. The resulting game is unique and beautiful, with pieces seamlessly joining together and separating with ease. With amended playing rules, the resulting game is fast, fun, complex and utterly compelling."
Check out Good Design Australia here.
NonZero Sum Games
"I know this write up is incredibly brief and that’s not to say I was not impressed or did not like the game. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. I loved it! I worry that a purist may be turned off by what (s)he may consider an adulteration on a classic game. However, Australian chess player Max Illingsworth (2018 Australian Chess Champion) is an advocate for Chessplus."
Kickstarter - SUCCESSFULLY FUNDED
"Chessplus, the exciting evolution of chess, began as a creative move by a nine year old playing chess with her dad. She joined her rook and pawn – Chessplus was born. This modern and elegantly designed game allows pieces to be seamlessly merged and separated, creating a faster, more dynamic game."
View our original Kickstarter page here.
Board Game Geek - BGG
"Honestly a lot more fun than regular chess, especially since it forces you to think outside the box. The game can also double as a regular chess set for when/if you want to play without the gimmick of combining pieces." BGG Review
What Board Game
"But I think for the more casual Chess player, this is a great addition to your collection, and you may just agree with the makers of this game that it is indeed, “better than chess!”"
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