- BGG rank
- BGG #12,594
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Story Time Chess
2019
Rules assistance for Story Time Chess
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 10 min
- 3+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Story Time Chess
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Story Time Chess is a board game released in 2019 for 2 players and ages 3 and up. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Grid Movement, and Pattern Recognition.
About the game
Story Time Chess is a board game that teaches chess to young children using silly stories, vibrant illustrations, custom chess pieces, a unique chess board, and an engaging card game. The stories and supporting materials communicate the rules of chess to children ages 3 and up in a way that makes learning chess simple and fun. Best of all, no chess experience is required for parents or children to learn. —description from the designer
Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- Mega Bleu
- Story Time Learning
Questions and answers
Story Time 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 catalogue lists Story Time Chess for ages 3 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.
Story Time Chess has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Story Time Chess belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Abstract Strategy, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement, Grid Movement, 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 catalogue lists Story Time 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.