
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,635
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Nab-It!
- 2–4 players
- 30–45 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2010

2008
Rules assistance for All Queens Chess
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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All Queens Chess is a board game released in 2008 for 2 players, 5–10 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Elliot Rudell and Rudell Design and its main mechanics are Pattern Building and Pattern Recognition.
In this 2-player game using all Queens, you'll have to plan your moves carefully as you outwit your opponent to get four Queens in a row. Just like in a game of Chess, the all-powerful Queen can move any number of squares vertically, horizontally or diagonally. The only difference is that pieces can't be captured. Stay alert and exercise logic as you navigate the board to get your Queens in a row. Four in a Row meets Chess! Be the first to get four of your Queens in a straight line horizontally, vertically or diagonally Queens move per regular Chess rules but can't be captured A simple strategy game that grows in complexity with each play experience For 2 players, ages 8 to adult
All Queens Chess supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for All Queens Chess is 5–10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists All Queens Chess for ages 5 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
All Queens Chess has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
All Queens Chess belongs to these categories: Humor, Animals, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Pattern Building and Pattern Recognition. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of All Queens Chess are: Elliot Rudell and Rudell Design. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists All Queens Chess as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.