Quick Chess (1991)

About this game

Quick Chess is a minichess variant played on a 6 x 5 board, with five pawns and one each of king, queen, bishop, knight, and rook. The game is promoted as a learning tool for children and adults, as well as a chess variant. With fewer pieces and less area in which to play, games are generally finished more quickly.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 5 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.