Star Chess
Star Chess is a game of chess for two players. The rules are based on standard chess rules but the pieces are represented by space ships. There are some additional game mechanics such as the ability to fire…
1 May 1982
Star Chess is a card & board game developed by Dalton Viewing & Whitsey, released 1 May 1982 on Arcadia 2001.
What Star Chess is
Star Chess is a card & board game game developed by Dalton Viewing & Whitsey and released in 1982. It was published by Emerson Radio. It is available on Arcadia 2001 only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Star Chess is a game of chess for two players. The rules are based on standard chess rules but the pieces are represented by space ships. There are some additional game mechanics such as the ability to fire missiles, pieces have shields that defend them and pieces can warp into hyperspace when in trouble. After warping the piece will return at a random time and place on the board. There is no option for playing against an AI.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Star Chess — frequently asked questions
When did Star Chess come out?
Star Chess was released on 1 May 1982 for Arcadia 2001.
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