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Emerson Arcadia 2001

Star Chess

1982 1-2 Players 53% Not Rated

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.

Release date
May 1, 1982
Developer
Dalton, Viewing & Whitsey Limited
Publisher
Emerson Radio Corp.
Players
1-2

About this game

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 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.

Genres

Strategy

Modes

Multiplayer

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Developer
Dalton, Viewing & Whitsey Limited
Publisher
Emerson Radio Corp.

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideMay 1, 1982 · Not Rated

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