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Playing Chess in the Dark with LED Masterpiece Game
Prisoners of war, rejoice! Even if you’re stuck in the hole with only your alter-ego to keep you company you can still keep up with your chess game. The LED-lit Masterpiece Game features both chess and checkers pieces lit individually via small LED bulbs. The Masterpiece game board ships with both a car adaptor and an AC adaptor for playing in most any condition where you have some sort of electrical source. I guess that rules out prison camps, but... Continue reading
Pirates vs. Ninjas Checker Set
Good vs. evil. Man vs. wild. Pirates vs. ninjas. The classic battles of humankind. For generations, men have debated whether pirates or ninjas were more bad ass than the other. For once, we might have an answer! The Pirates vs. Ninjas Checkers Set embattles the two warriors from the comfort of your coffee table. Each set is handmade. Both large and small pieces are sold with the included set, the large pieces signifying “kinged” pieces.
Making Bobby Fischer “Roll” Over In His Grave
If only Bobby Fischer were still around to see this (he read our blog daily, don’t believe me? Prove me wrong. We win.) Whatever happened to playing chess on a flat cardboard square? When Bobby Fischer left the earth, so did the great tradition of the game of chess. The Sharper Image Roll-Up Chess Board, seems to be saying “Hey, look at me, Bobby Fischer. I’m invading your beloved game.” Bah, get off my lawn. Though, being magnetic is definitely... Continue reading
