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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
For those who love a quick, visual mental challenge, Check Mates is a sure bet! It's pure reasoning agility in game form.
Highlights
- Quick mental challenge
- Easy to learn
- Stimulates reasoning
- Great for groups
Keep in mind
- Requires fast thinking
- Focus on patterns
- Little direct interaction
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Boost your abstract thinking skills with Check Mates! The concept is straightforward: a shared task card is revealed, displaying a desired arrangement of tokens on the table. The catch? You need to mentally figure out the minimum number of moves required to achieve that layout. The player who identifies the shortest path to completion earns victory points. Rack up the most points to win the game!
Playing is as easy as 1-2-3: 1. Reveal a card. 2. Examine the task. 3. Be the first to announce the number of moves needed to complete it! The game also includes two engaging modes to mix things up: a Sliding Puzzle mode and a Chess-inspired mode. It's a fast-paced game that challenges your pattern recognition and foresight, all in real-time. It's perfect for those who enjoy a mental challenge that doesn't take long and can be played by up to 6 people. Ideal for warming up your brain before more complex games or for a quick, lively session.
With potentially visually appealing components and a premise that encourages competition and mental agility, Check Mates promises to be one of those games you pick up and lose track of time. If you enjoy games that challenge your perception and speed of thought, this title looks like a great choice. It's the kind of game that makes you say 'just one more round!'
Playing is as easy as 1-2-3: 1. Reveal a card. 2. Examine the task. 3. Be the first to announce the number of moves needed to complete it! The game also includes two engaging modes to mix things up: a Sliding Puzzle mode and a Chess-inspired mode. It's a fast-paced game that challenges your pattern recognition and foresight, all in real-time. It's perfect for those who enjoy a mental challenge that doesn't take long and can be played by up to 6 people. Ideal for warming up your brain before more complex games or for a quick, lively session.
With potentially visually appealing components and a premise that encourages competition and mental agility, Check Mates promises to be one of those games you pick up and lose track of time. If you enjoy games that challenge your perception and speed of thought, this title looks like a great choice. It's the kind of game that makes you say 'just one more round!'
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Soundtrack
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Publisher
Hobby World
Designer
Anton Putsikin
Artist
Natalya Kondratyuk
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can participate?
Check Mates is for 1 to 6 players, so it works well for solo players and larger groups.
How long does a game session last?
Games are super quick, usually around 20 minutes, perfect for fitting into any schedule.
Is the game difficult to learn?
Not at all! The rules are explained in three simple steps, making the game accessible to most players.
What kind of challenge does the game offer?
The focus is on abstract reasoning and pattern recognition, requiring you to visualize and calculate the minimum number of moves to solve a puzzle.
Are there different game modes?
Yes! The game comes with two distinct modes: a sliding puzzle style and one inspired by chess, offering variety.
Is it a competitive game?
Yes, it's quite competitive! Everyone plays simultaneously to be the first to solve the challenge and earn points.
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