The first Lego Chess set that was released looked nice, was fun to build and had some very interesting features. The latest addition to the family is the Castle Chess Set that features the Knights of the Evil Black Skeletons fighting. Everything is packed in a very nice case that keeps safe its shape when not in use. It comes with ten by ten chess boards that are made in a black and white checkered design and the pieces fit perfectly into the pegs. If you are a Lego collector you can modify the pieces in any way you like so if you want to build a specific type of war or castle, you definitely have the ability.
You need to build individual figures but that’s half the fun. The Bones force has small shields that are easily broken in the hand, and the Knights have small battle shields that serve the same purpose. Instead of a king on the Bones side you have a mage with a huge staff, Knights have a king, but it’s a Lego themed king that looks a little different than the others. Getting used to which figures on the Lego Castle Chess Board represent the basic counterparts of chess is not difficult, but it does take a little time to get used to it.
One of the hardest things about a gaming board is to drive nails; the figures are pressed into them straight and in place. This can be a little time consuming and if you’re playing with someone who isn’t into Legos then moving the whole board with a piece could upset them. There is no way around this, if they put the board on this flat face, than the stone boards would constantly fall down when pressed into place.
It has a suggested retail price of $49.99 for a complete set of 285 pieces that includes 32 chess pieces, accessories and a game board. Is it God’s place? If you are a Lego collector or you are into chess this is a great deal. The storage box that comes with it is equally nice and does a great job of protecting the parts when not in use. The downside is that there are a lot of particles, as this suggests for those ages eight and older.
Chess is a game that has never been played in the same way twice so if you are in the spirit. game, this is something that will be highly appreciated. It is an incredible gift to make for anyone who is into medieval affairs, chess players and those who collect Lego. You can order this through the Lego Shop In Home Catalogue, online at their website or through select retailers that carry Lego products . I spent fifty dollars on this, the fruit we got from it is of no use, and all future uses will be seen.
Name: Lego Castle Chess Set
Set Theme: Select Main
Set Number: 852001
Part of the count: 285
Age Recommendation: 6 and older
Difficulty Level: Easy
Build Time: 30 – 45 minutes
Price: $49.99
