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LEGO Star Wars Chess Travel Set Playable Configuration
Star Wars LEGO Travel Chess Set Configuration
The following configuration of Star Wars characters preserves the essence of its narrative ambiance while maximizing design congruence with Chess gameplay:
Rebels/White
King: Luke Skywalker is the linchpin of the story
Queen: Princess Leia Organa is true royalty, capable of penetrating deep into enemy lines
Bishops: Ben Kenobi and Yoda are loyal keepers of the Jedi faith
Knights: Han Solo and Chewbacca are galactic pilots riding their starship steeds, always a step ahead of their enemies
Rooks: R2D2 and C-3PO's mechanical moves protect the King (Luke) by castling if necessary
Pawns: Rebel pilots are expendable in the quest to destroy the Death Star, but only one needs to succeed to win the game!
Imperials/Black
King: The Emperor is the scheming mind behind it all, awaiting the final confrontation with Luke
Queen: Darth Vader is a powerful Vazier plotting destruction across the Galaxy
Bishops: A Royal Guard for the Emperor, an elite TIE Fighter Pilot escort for Vader
Knights: Boba Fett and Greedo are mercenary pilots who show up in unexpected locations. In this game you get to decide who shot first!
Rooks: R5-J2 and Protocol Droids provide a mechanical counterpoint to the rebellion
Pawns: Death Star gunners are ready to shoot down incoming Rebel pilots
Toy Break reviews the LEGO IDEAS Star Wars Travel Chess Set
LEGO Ideas Star Wars Travel Chess Set Resource Links
IMAGE SET
https://www.flickr.com/photos/47222633@N05/sets/72157629649089324
ESSAY
2,000 True Fans: Making Chess cool for kids using Star Wars LEGO
https://medium.com/adult-fans-of-lego/2-000-true-fans-making-chess-cool-for-kids-using-star-wars-lego-9626d1ad4821
DIY PARTS LIST
Two LEGO Battle of Hoth gamesets
One 16X16 LEGO baseplate
One LEGO Tic Tac Toe Box
Dejarik hologameboard tile
64 black and white studded plates (32 of each color)
Female microfig
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