There is nothing quite as pleasing as playing chess on a real wooden board, with real wooden pieces, weighted just so that they make a pleasing pleasant
thunk as you move them about.
That is except playing Munchkin's version of chess. With Munchkin's explaination of the rules.
~ You can move your guys to any spot on the board that you want, just as long as you make that
thunking sound in each spot along the way.
~ When you feel like it, you can take another person's guy. You can even take two at one time if you want.
~ You should move like-colored pieces close together and then they are considered "buddies."
~ If the horses are near each other, they need to be looking at each other since they have eyes.
~ You play until there is only one piece left on the board, any piece, and that determines the winner.
~ Sound effects when taking another player's piece are encouraged.
Truth be told I am a bit sketchy on the official rules of chess, and it has been years since I have played a game under those rules. I am pretty apprehensive to play chess with Buddy, who received this board from Santa last Christmas. I would surely be schooled in a few moves.
But this version, Munchkin's rules, I'll play any day. And sometimes I might even win!
