In a recent episode ofThe Big Bang Theory, Sheldon Cooper devised a game of three-man chess, complete with a set of rules only an asexual physicist could understand and strange new pieces and gameplay mechanics such as the serpent, old woman and transporter.
It turns out the three-man chess has been around for a lot longer — this board sold at3 Man Chesshas been around since at least 1999 according to the dated review on the site, though I can’t find a reference to the product’s actual launch date. It’s still in production, and you can order one for yourself.
Like Cooper’s version, 3 Man Chess contains a few new gameplay mechanics to solve some major issues — such as a “moat” that prevents the rook from quickly knocking out the neighbouring opponent’s king — though we think they’ll be a lot easier to learn.
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Joel Falconer is the Features Editor at TNW. He lives on the Gold Coast, Australia with his wife and three kids and can sometimes be found g(show all)Joel Falconeris the Features Editor at TNW. He lives on the Gold Coast, Australia with his wife and three kids and can sometimes be foundgamingorconsulting. Follow Joel onTwitter.
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