Star Trek Tridimensional Chess Set for 2 players

As of August 7, 2023, Amazon has the best price on the internet. Chess pieces alone are selling on other sites for over 1,400.00 USD, so this is perfect. The Noble Collection reproduction is a bit smaller than the one shown on Star Trek: The Original Series, but in my opinion that makes the game more playable as the board has a smaller footprint, fits in most settings, and doesn't take up as much table space.I liked the weight and sturdiness of the chess boards themselves. The attack boards fit snugly into their slots. Mine is very a sturdy, playable piece, not flimsy. The chess pieces, modeled after the classic Peter Ganine from the show, are also accordingly a bit smaller than the ones shown on TOS, but again, this makes them more manageable.There are videos available online that show in detail how to play 3-D chess. This set also comes with good instructions. I would advise at least a novice knowledge on how to play chess: this board isn't the standard 8 files wide (a-h) but rather uses the attack boards for a-b and g-h, and the main board for c,d,e,f. So it's a bit "fiddly" if you're used to a standard chess board. It's really a lot of fun, both to learn and to play.My advice: it's well worth the money. "Risk, risk is our business. It's what this [board] was made for. That's why we're [going to play] her." Have fun, be happy, and buy this game to play with your favorite chess fan or Trekkie/Trekker. Live Long and Prosper!

I have a friend that has Franklin Mint version of the three-dimensional chest the quality on it is no better than the noble set in fact the price on the Franklin Mint is 1400 on a wooden type and 585 on the standard type the 1994 version of both sets from the Franklin Mint the plain pieces are plated silver and played a gold they are not authentic look-alike from the original series 66 to 1969 I think this is well worth the money I'm highly satisfied with it it came on time when it was supposed to I opened it up I found no defects no damage or broken pieces the only thing that I feel could have been a lot more informative is the instructional booklet I'm not familiar with the three-dimensional instructions I've never played it I've played regular chess for many years the objective is the same with this the pieces move just about the same way but there's certain things that are different as far as moving the attack boards when you can when you can't and occupy I am sure these different things as far as the gameplay goes can be learned pretty quick I give it five stars I think Nobles done a great job he has one thing I do would like to mention star trek.com used to sell the Franklin Mint version now they sell only the noble version I say thank you to the people that Noble for bringing this very authentic 3D chat set.

This was exactly what we were looking for

Without giving my age I remember watching ALL the episodes of ST:TOS on NBC way before they went into syndication! At the time TV Guide had an ad for the chess set which I wanted to get but had no money to do so. I always wanted one and happened to do a search for one on Amazon and found this. While not cheap it wasn't too much and I just got it today and its PERFECT! Granted it's not as tall as the original but being on my coffee table the height is just right. The stand is metal and the boards are a nice thickness plexiglass. The pieces are also metal and have a good weight to them. Highly recommend this set!!

I am over the moon to have a really functional, attractive tridimensional chess set. My son and I are having a blast playing games with it--as avid traditional chess fans it is a treat to explore new dimensions of the game.Unfortunately, the assembly (and, by extension, the design) seems inconsistent. The first delivered set had the upper deck badly cracked at the mounting point. The second delivery had a similar problem. In the end, I swapped levels until we had one good set.I'm sorry to say it, but I don't think this chess board is tough enough to go where no one has gone before.

I have wanted one of these since it first appeared on Star Trek...but never had the cash when it was sporadically available.This set is sturdy (within reason) and several friends have gawked adoringly at it because it looks amazing. The pieces and frame are solid as described, not plastic. My only complaint is that this is on the small side - getting my large hands into the space between the boards and attack boards is annoying. In a perfect world, The Noble Collection would offer a full size version for which I would happily have paid extra $ for.

Too small. I was surprised it’s only 13” tall. Spock’s appears to be nearly 2’ in height. But I have to admit it’s beautiful. I just worry, is there a plastic shortage? Am I a giant? Does my old CRT bow the image out, such that Spock’s set looks larger? But then, Spock would also look larger…. I think for two bits worth of plastic, the set could be made 70% larger. Make the levels detach, slide into grooves, and it could be shipped in a box half this size. I just can’t see why it’s so small. I do like it, but i need tweezers to play it.

I ordered this for both traditional & non-traditional purposes. This is a great set that doesn’t disappoint, regardless of why you picked it up.The board arrived well packed in styrofoam. Battle boards were easy to affix. the set comes with a set of pieces and instructions for learning three-dimensional chess.HOWEVER… it’s also an amazing way to display Star Trek memorabilia. see my attached photos. I’d collected a set and this was the PERFECT way to put it on display.