The game is patented (Des. 376,824). 3 Man Chess is played "in the round," that is, the field of play is circular. The game board consists of 6 concentric ranks of 24 squares each. Three conventional teams of 16 pieces border each other adjacently on the outer 2 ranks; the teams are separated and protected from each other by impassable "moats." A circular void occupies the center of the board, through which moves may pass, but not rest. Vertical moves pass across the center to the opposite "spoke," while horizontal moves orbit around the circular ranks. The diagonal sweeps are interesting and dangerous, taking on a spiral quality. A diagonal move starting from the outer rank can swing through the center and return to its origin. These "teardrop" trajectory lines are colored into the board, as visual aids only. (Rotation through the outer rank is not allowed continuously in the same move.) After just a couple of turns around the board, strategy becomes intensely complex and fascinating.

GAME BOARD :
The board's true wood rendered image is digitally printed directly onto a 19 1/8 inch (485mm) diameter, 1/8 inch (3mm) thick  round piece of extruded PVC that has been cut & hinged with a cloth tape to fold into thirds.  This our 4th generation, and best board yet.

GAME PIECE S:
The pieces are black, gray, and ivory in color.  Each set of game pieces, consists of 48 pieces comprising 3 teams of 16 pieces each.  All pieces are solid plastic with felt bottoms.  Kings are 2.5 inches (64mm) tall, with a 1-inch (25mm) diameter base.

Online box: One piece corrugated, clear shrink wrapped, top folds down with front & side locking tabs. 16inches(406mm) x 11.5inches (290mm) x 2.25 inches (57mm).

Storeshelf box:  2 piece, clear shrink wrapped, "candy box" style. 15 inches (381mm) x 10.25 inches (260mm) x 2.125 inches (54mm).

Both include gameboard, pieces, and rules .  

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