- Platform: Windows NT / 98 / 2000 / Me / XP
- Media: CD-ROM
- Item Quantity: 1
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- Inspire young chess players
- Based on the LEGO themes Western and Pirates
- View the 3-D game from any angle
- Choose from 7 different animated board backgrounds
- Animated character LEGO King gives hints and advice
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From Children's Software Revue®
What do you get if you mix a Saturday morning cartoon, a state-of-the-art video game, a box of LEGOs and the age-old game of chess? You get a very fun and engaging game of chess, nineties style! In fact, it's the best we've seen for kids to date. But only if you can get this program running on your computer. We tried three regular PCs before we found one that worked. Our advice with this program is to check the minimum hardware requirements carefully before you buy it. Make sure you've got a 3D Accelerator Card.
Here's how it works. First you sign in and choose from three challenge levels. We started at the easiest level and were pleased to find that it really is easy. Even a six-year old novice chess player was able to win a game. There are three very playful board themes to choose from- Wild West, Pirates and a traditional Staunton chess set, each featuring LEGO characters. When you make a move, the view zooms in to the board level and follows the piece as it moves- sort of like looking over the shoulder of the pawn as it advances toward the enemy. Each time a piece is captured, you are treated to a short slapstick vignette, starring the chess pieces. The vignettes are very "cool" at first, but after a bit, you just want to play some chess. Fortunately, there's an option where you can play the game from a top view of the board, which greatly speeds up the progress. Kids, however, enjoyed the over-the-shoulder battle view. There is also an Internet play option, which we did not try.
For a fun, very playful chess tutorial and game, this program is perfect.
Teaches: logic, chess
Age Range: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Copyright © 2000 Children's Software Revue
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