Catalog # W-1929

Chess is a game for many different levels of play, pitting novice against novice or master against master. This game board is made of solid hardwood, Hard Maple and Black Walnut, with glass marbles as the chessmen. Each 1" diameter glass marble has a gold imprinted design depicting the playing piece it represents. With the fact that all the pieces look similar, because they are 1" glass marbles, one must study the board during a game a little harder so as not to make any mistakes. It has the ability to be an interior decorative piece as well as the game board. The size is 12-1/2" wide and 15" long, with a hand rubbed natural oil finish.

There are holes at the forefront of each end for each player to place his captured glass marble playing pieces during play of the game of Chess so they don't roll around and get misplaced. We also include general instructions on how to play the basic game and the final objective. This will help only if you have forgotten or need to freshen up on the way certain pieces move on the board. They will not teach you how to implement certain strategies nor how to win the game. The marbles are packaged in a velour pouch with a double drawstring.

The pouch has a saying, "SHOOT MARBLES - NOT DRUGS"

For 2 players  ;      [ difficulty : CHESS - medium to very hard ]

The marble size of 1" ( 25mm ) means the following:
1. More safety around younger children.
2. A plus factor for the elderly, because they are an easier size to pick up with arthritic hands.
3. The bright colors of the larger sized marbles assist with poor vision associated with the elderly.

The game board is designed to be able to set out permanently on display as a decorative piece when not being played with. This type of setting invites family participation more often. The family that plays together enjoys life a lot more.

Kids should be seen and listened to (and talked WITH).

THE PUZZLE-MAN TOYS
Our wooden toys are created for the safety and education of all. We started designing for young children, but soon found that every person in the family was the kid having fun. While having fun, learning skills are very apparent. These wooden toys help develop dexterity, hand/eye coordination, color, shape, size identification, problem-solving and reasoning skills, plus many others.

Not recommended for 3 years of age or younger.

This game has the following qualities and capabilities:
Non-Toxic (safe in child's mouth).
Water-Resistant.
Heat Resistant.
Decorative & Conversational throughout the house.
(All of the game boards can be left set up and out on display when not being played with and be decorative and a conversational piece.)
(Please bear in mind that if small children are present that setting this game board out and left unattended may not be advisable.)

And last but not least, this item is part of our entire line of:
Educational Wooden Toys/Games & Children's Play Furniture