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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a [[Sega Mega-CD]] chess game based on the ''Star Wars'' movie franchise.
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==Story==
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{{quote|
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
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It is a time of great competition
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in the Galaxy. An uneasy state of
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peace has been established
 +
between the weakened forces of
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the Galactic Empire and the
 +
growing Rebel Alliance.
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During this uncertain period of
 +
truce, the old adversaries settle
 +
their differences through the
 +
ancient, eternal game of CHESS.
 +
 
 +
With their greatest heroes as
 +
champions, the Empire and the
 +
Rebels fight battles of the mind.
 +
 
 +
It is a new kind of warfare. One
 +
that will decide the fate of
 +
planets, civilizations and the
 +
future...
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|Opening crawl
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|ref={{fileref|Star Wars Chess, Opening Crawl.pdf}}
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}}
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==Gameplay==
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{{ScreenThumb3 | width=120 | Star Wars Chess, Chessboard.png | Star Wars Chess, 2D Chessboard.png | Star Wars Chess, Options.png | Chessboards and options}}
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The game follows the rules of chess, with characters from the Rebel Alliance portraying the white pieces and characters from the Imperial Army portraying the black pieces on an isometric chessboard. Similar to ''[[wikipedia:Battle Chess|Battle Chess]]'', a popular PC game of the time, a short animated battle plays when one piece captures another. The object of the game is to checkmate the opponent's king, where the king is immediately threatened (in "check") with no way to escape. The king is considered checkmated if the player cannot capture the threatening piece, move another piece in between the attacker and the king, or move the king out of the attack. The game calls a draw if the same board position happens three times in the same game or the game goes 50 moves without a capture or a pawn move.
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The player moves the cursor around the board with the D-Pad and picks up and places pieces with {{C}}. The player can receive a hint with {{A}} or switch to a conventional 2D view of the chessboard with {{B}}. The 2D chessboard has additional options, such as the ability to replay or undo moves, switch control of each faction, or add or remove pieces.
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The player can play against AI opponents of four different difficulty levels. The game also supports two-players so two human opponents can compete against each other. The player can also optionally set two AIs against each other and watch the computer play against itself.
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===Pieces===
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{| class="prettytable"
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! Piece
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! Rebel Alliance
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! Imperial Army
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|-
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| Pawns
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| {{sprite | Sega Chess, Pieces.png | 1 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}} R2-D2
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| {{sprite | Sega Chess, Pieces.png | 1 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=16}} Stormtrooper
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|-
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| Knights
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| {{sprite | Sega Chess, Pieces.png | 1 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}} Chewbacca
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| {{sprite | Sega Chess, Pieces.png | 1 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=16}} Tusken Raider
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|-
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| Rooks
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| {{sprite | Sega Chess, Pieces.png | 1 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}} Yoda
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| {{sprite | Sega Chess, Pieces.png | 1 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=16}} AT-ST
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|-
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| Bishops
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| {{sprite | Sega Chess, Pieces.png | 1 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=0}} C-3PO
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| {{sprite | Sega Chess, Pieces.png | 1 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=16}} Boba Fett
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|-
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| Queen
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| {{sprite | Sega Chess, Pieces.png | 1 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=0}} Princess Leia
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| {{sprite | Sega Chess, Pieces.png | 1 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=16}} Darth Vader
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|-
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| King
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| {{sprite | Sega Chess, Pieces.png | 1 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=0}} Luke Skywalker
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| {{sprite | Sega Chess, Pieces.png | 1 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=16}} Emperor Palpatine
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|}
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===Captures===
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There are 72 different animated sequences for pieces being captured. Animated sequences can be skipped with {{Start}}.
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====Rebel Alliance====
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{{gallery|widths=160|screens=yes|
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Pawn Takes Imperial Pawn.png|Rebel Pawn takes Imperial Pawn}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Pawn Takes Imperial Knight.png|Rebel Pawn takes Imperial Knight}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Pawn Takes Imperial Bishop.png|Rebel Pawn takes Imperial Bishop}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Pawn Takes Imperial Queen.png|Rebel Pawn takes Imperial Queen}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Knight Takes Imperial Pawn.png|Rebel Knight takes Imperial Pawn}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Knight Takes Imperial Knight.png|Rebel Knight takes Imperial Knight}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Rook Takes Imperial Pawn.png|Rebel Rook takes Imperial Pawn}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Rook Takes Imperial Rook.png|Rebel Rook takes Imperial Rook}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Rook Takes Imperial Bishop.png|Rebel Rook takes Imperial Bishop}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Bishop Takes Imperial Knight.png|Rebel Bishop takes Imperial Knight}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Bishop Takes Imperial Bishop.png|Rebel Bishop takes Imperial Bishop}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial Pawn.png|Rebel Queen takes Imperial Pawn}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial Knight.png|Rebel Queen takes Imperial Knight}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial Bishop.png|Rebel Queen takes Imperial Bishop}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial Queen.png|Rebel Queen takes Imperial Queen}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial King.png|Rebel Queen takes Imperial King}}
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}}
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====Imperial Army====
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{{gallery|widths=160|screens=yes|
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Pawn.png|Imperial Pawn takes Rebel Pawn}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Knight.png|Imperial Pawn takes Rebel Knight}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Rook.png|Imperial Pawn takes Rebel Rook}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Bishop.png|Imperial Pawn takes Rebel Bishop}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Queen.png|Imperial Pawn takes Rebel Queen}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Knight Takes Rebel Pawn.png|Imperial Knight takes Rebel Pawn}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Knight Takes Rebel Knight.png|Imperial Knight takes Rebel Knight}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Knight Takes Rebel Bishop.png|Imperial Knight takes Rebel Bishop}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Rook Takes Rebel Pawn.png|Imperial Rook takes Rebel Pawn}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Rook Takes Rebel Rook.png|Imperial Rook takes Rebel Rook}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Bishop Takes Rebel Pawn.png|Imperial Bishop takes Rebel Pawn}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Bishop Takes Rebel Knight.png|Imperial Bishop takes Rebel Knight}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Bishop Takes Rebel Bishop.png|Imperial Bishop takes Rebel Bishop}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Bishop Takes Rebel Queen.png|Imperial Bishop takes Rebel Queen}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Queen Takes Rebel Pawn.png|Imperial Queen takes Rebel Pawn}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Queen Takes Rebel Rook.png|Imperial Queen takes Rebel Rook}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Queen Takes Rebel Bishop.png|Imperial Queen takes Rebel Bishop}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Queen Takes Rebel Queen.png|Imperial Queen takes Rebel Queen}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Queen Takes Rebel King.png|Imperial Queen takes Rebel King}}
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{{gitem|Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial King Takes Rebel Pawn.png|Imperial King takes Rebel Pawn}}
 
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{{sub-stub}}'''''The Software Toolworks' Star Wars Chess''''' is a [[Sega Mega CD]] chess game based on the Star Wars movie franchise.
 
  
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==Physical Scans==
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==Production credits==
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===Mega CD Version===
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{{creditstable|
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*'''Project Manager/Programming:''' Peter Lipson
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*'''Art Direction:''' Becca Martinson
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*'''Producer:''' Steve Hutchins
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*'''Quality Assurance:''' Buck Irving, Craig Brisgell, Scott Van Schoick
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*'''Capture Scripts:''' David K. Goodman, Steve Hutchins, Don Laabs, Vicki Sidley
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*'''Technical Art Assistance:''' Chris Kosel
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*'''Storyboard and Character Art:''' Erica Benson, Tansy Brooks, Cesar de Castro, Jeff Griffeath, Dan Guerra
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*'''Background Art:''' Dan Guerra
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*'''Principal Animation:''' CARTOONLAND
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*'''Animation Director:''' Kevin Coffey
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*'''Animators:''' Arnie Wong, Steven Lee, Steward Lee, Mike Smith, J. Garrett Sheldrew, Robbin Atherley
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*'''Additional 3D Animation:''' John 'underground' Root
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*'''Effects/Touch-up Artists:''' John Root, Peter Davis, David Gale, Duncan Knarr, Armen Petrosian, Wendy Piuck, Brad Reynolds, Jose A. Scarpitta, Stefanie Smith, David Weisman
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*'''Intro Sequence By:'''  Armen Petrosian
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*'''VP Software Development:''' Don Laabs
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*'''Documentation:''' Anne O'Brien
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*'''Package Design:''' Julie Lippold, Ruth Weston
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*'''Music Arrangement & Original Music:''' Peter Stone, Indescribable Creations
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*'''Principal Music Composed By:''' John Williams
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*'''Voice-over Production:''' [[DMP Entertainment]]
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*'''Additional Character Voices:''' Dave Goodman, Becca 'Take That' Martinson, Andy Iverson, Bob Cooper
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*'''Film Sound Effects Courtesy of:''' Lucasfilm Ltd.
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*'''Audio Production:''' Steve 'wav' Hutchins, Zachary Fuller
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*'''Chess Consultant:''' Don Laabs
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*'''Star Wars Characters licensed from:''' Lucasfilm Ltd.
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*'''Special Thanks to:''' Mike Duffy, Linda Norton, Julia Russo, Stacy Mollema, [[David Platshon]], Joy Schneer, Rob Powers, Don Bies, George Lucas
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| source=In-game credits
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| pdf=Star Wars Chess MCD credits.pdf
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| console=MCD
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}}
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}}
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{{hr}}
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{{multicol|
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{{creditstable|
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:"STAR WARS"
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:(John Williams)
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:© 1977 WARNER-TAMERLANE PUBLISHING CORP. & BANTHA MUSIC. All rights administered by WARNER-TAMBERLANE PUBLISHING CORP. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.
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:"EMPEROR THEME"
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:from Main Title, "RETURN OF THE JEDI"
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:(John Williams)
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:© 1983 BANTHA MUSIC. All rights administered by WARNER-TAMBERLANE PUBLISHING CORP. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.
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:"YODA THEME"
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:from Main Title, "THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK"
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:(John Williams)
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:© 1980 WARNER-TAMERLANE PUBLISHING CORP. & BANTHA MUSIC. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.
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| source=In-game credits
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| pdf=Star Wars Chess MCD music credits.png
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| console=MCD
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}}
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}}
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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==Physical scans==
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{{ratings|MCD}}
 
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Latest revision as of 07:05, 21 September 2024

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StarWarsChess MCD title.png

The Software Toolworks' Star Wars Chess
System(s): Sega Mega-CD
Publisher: The Software Toolworks (US), Mindscape (Europe)
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Distributor: Tec Toy (BR)
Genre: Simulation

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega-CD
US 		T-87035
Videogame Rating Council: MA-13
Sega Mega-CD
EU 		T-158025-50
Sega Mega-CD
UK 		£44.9944.99[3] T-158025-50
Sega Mega-CD
BR 		062150
Tectoy: 13+
Non-Sega versions

The Software Toolworks' Star Wars Chess is a Sega Mega-CD chess game based on the Star Wars movie franchise.

Story

“

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

It is a time of great competition in the Galaxy. An uneasy state of peace has been established between the weakened forces of the Galactic Empire and the growing Rebel Alliance.

During this uncertain period of truce, the old adversaries settle their differences through the ancient, eternal game of CHESS.

With their greatest heroes as champions, the Empire and the Rebels fight battles of the mind.

It is a new kind of warfare. One that will decide the fate of planets, civilizations and the future...

„

— Opening crawl [4]


Gameplay

Star Wars Chess, Chessboard.png

Star Wars Chess, 2D Chessboard.png

Star Wars Chess, Options.png

Chessboards and options

The game follows the rules of chess, with characters from the Rebel Alliance portraying the white pieces and characters from the Imperial Army portraying the black pieces on an isometric chessboard. Similar to Battle Chess, a popular PC game of the time, a short animated battle plays when one piece captures another. The object of the game is to checkmate the opponent's king, where the king is immediately threatened (in "check") with no way to escape. The king is considered checkmated if the player cannot capture the threatening piece, move another piece in between the attacker and the king, or move the king out of the attack. The game calls a draw if the same board position happens three times in the same game or the game goes 50 moves without a capture or a pawn move.

The player moves the cursor around the board with the D-Pad and picks up and places pieces with C. The player can receive a hint with A or switch to a conventional 2D view of the chessboard with B. The 2D chessboard has additional options, such as the ability to replay or undo moves, switch control of each faction, or add or remove pieces.

The player can play against AI opponents of four different difficulty levels. The game also supports two-players so two human opponents can compete against each other. The player can also optionally set two AIs against each other and watch the computer play against itself.

Pieces

Piece Rebel Alliance Imperial Army
Pawns
Sega Chess, Pieces.png
R2-D2
Sega Chess, Pieces.png
Stormtrooper
Knights
Sega Chess, Pieces.png
Chewbacca
Sega Chess, Pieces.png
Tusken Raider
Rooks
Sega Chess, Pieces.png
Yoda
Sega Chess, Pieces.png
AT-ST
Bishops
Sega Chess, Pieces.png
C-3PO
Sega Chess, Pieces.png
Boba Fett
Queen
Sega Chess, Pieces.png
Princess Leia
Sega Chess, Pieces.png
Darth Vader
King
Sega Chess, Pieces.png
Luke Skywalker
Sega Chess, Pieces.png
Emperor Palpatine

Captures

There are 72 different animated sequences for pieces being captured. Animated sequences can be skipped with  START .

Rebel Alliance

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Pawn Takes Imperial Pawn.png

Rebel Pawn takes Imperial Pawn
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Pawn Takes Imperial Pawn.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Pawn Takes Imperial Knight.png

Rebel Pawn takes Imperial Knight
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Pawn Takes Imperial Knight.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Pawn Takes Imperial Bishop.png

Rebel Pawn takes Imperial Bishop
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Pawn Takes Imperial Bishop.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Pawn Takes Imperial Queen.png

Rebel Pawn takes Imperial Queen
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Pawn Takes Imperial Queen.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Knight Takes Imperial Pawn.png

Rebel Knight takes Imperial Pawn
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Knight Takes Imperial Pawn.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Knight Takes Imperial Knight.png

Rebel Knight takes Imperial Knight
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Knight Takes Imperial Knight.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Rook Takes Imperial Pawn.png

Rebel Rook takes Imperial Pawn
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Rook Takes Imperial Pawn.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Rook Takes Imperial Rook.png

Rebel Rook takes Imperial Rook
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Rook Takes Imperial Rook.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Rook Takes Imperial Bishop.png

Rebel Rook takes Imperial Bishop
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Rook Takes Imperial Bishop.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Bishop Takes Imperial Knight.png

Rebel Bishop takes Imperial Knight
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Bishop Takes Imperial Knight.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Bishop Takes Imperial Bishop.png

Rebel Bishop takes Imperial Bishop
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Bishop Takes Imperial Bishop.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial Pawn.png

Rebel Queen takes Imperial Pawn
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial Pawn.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial Knight.png

Rebel Queen takes Imperial Knight
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial Knight.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial Bishop.png

Rebel Queen takes Imperial Bishop
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial Bishop.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial Queen.png

Rebel Queen takes Imperial Queen
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial Queen.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial King.png

Rebel Queen takes Imperial King
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Rebel Queen Takes Imperial King.png

Imperial Army

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Pawn.png

Imperial Pawn takes Rebel Pawn
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Pawn.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Knight.png

Imperial Pawn takes Rebel Knight
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Knight.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Rook.png

Imperial Pawn takes Rebel Rook
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Rook.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Bishop.png

Imperial Pawn takes Rebel Bishop
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Bishop.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Queen.png

Imperial Pawn takes Rebel Queen
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Pawn Takes Rebel Queen.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Knight Takes Rebel Pawn.png

Imperial Knight takes Rebel Pawn
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Knight Takes Rebel Pawn.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Knight Takes Rebel Knight.png

Imperial Knight takes Rebel Knight
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Knight Takes Rebel Knight.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Knight Takes Rebel Bishop.png

Imperial Knight takes Rebel Bishop
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Knight Takes Rebel Bishop.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Rook Takes Rebel Pawn.png

Imperial Rook takes Rebel Pawn
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Rook Takes Rebel Pawn.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Rook Takes Rebel Rook.png

Imperial Rook takes Rebel Rook
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Rook Takes Rebel Rook.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Bishop Takes Rebel Pawn.png

Imperial Bishop takes Rebel Pawn
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Bishop Takes Rebel Pawn.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Bishop Takes Rebel Knight.png

Imperial Bishop takes Rebel Knight
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Bishop Takes Rebel Knight.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Bishop Takes Rebel Bishop.png

Imperial Bishop takes Rebel Bishop
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Bishop Takes Rebel Bishop.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Bishop Takes Rebel Queen.png

Imperial Bishop takes Rebel Queen
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Bishop Takes Rebel Queen.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Queen Takes Rebel Pawn.png

Imperial Queen takes Rebel Pawn
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Queen Takes Rebel Pawn.png

Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Queen Takes Rebel Rook.png

Imperial Queen takes Rebel Rook
Star Wars Chess, Captures, Imperial Queen Takes Rebel Rook.png

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Imperial Queen takes Rebel Bishop
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Imperial Queen takes Rebel Queen
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Imperial Queen takes Rebel King
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Imperial King takes Rebel Pawn
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Production credits

  • Project Manager/Programming: Peter Lipson
  • Art Direction: Becca Martinson
  • Producer: Steve Hutchins
  • Quality Assurance: Buck Irving, Craig Brisgell, Scott Van Schoick
  • Capture Scripts: David K. Goodman, Steve Hutchins, Don Laabs, Vicki Sidley
  • Technical Art Assistance: Chris Kosel
  • Storyboard and Character Art: Erica Benson, Tansy Brooks, Cesar de Castro, Jeff Griffeath, Dan Guerra
  • Background Art: Dan Guerra
  • Principal Animation: CARTOONLAND
  • Animation Director: Kevin Coffey
  • Animators: Arnie Wong, Steven Lee, Steward Lee, Mike Smith, J. Garrett Sheldrew, Robbin Atherley
  • Additional 3D Animation: John 'underground' Root
  • Effects/Touch-up Artists: John Root, Peter Davis, David Gale, Duncan Knarr, Armen Petrosian, Wendy Piuck, Brad Reynolds, Jose A. Scarpitta, Stefanie Smith, David Weisman
  • Intro Sequence By: Armen Petrosian
  • VP Software Development: Don Laabs
  • Documentation: Anne O'Brien
  • Package Design: Julie Lippold, Ruth Weston
  • Music Arrangement & Original Music: Peter Stone, Indescribable Creations
  • Principal Music Composed By: John Williams
  • Voice-over Production: DMP Entertainment
  • Additional Character Voices: Dave Goodman, Becca 'Take That' Martinson, Andy Iverson, Bob Cooper
  • Film Sound Effects Courtesy of: Lucasfilm Ltd.
  • Audio Production: Steve 'wav' Hutchins, Zachary Fuller
  • Chess Consultant: Don Laabs
  • Star Wars Characters licensed from: Lucasfilm Ltd.
  • Special Thanks to: Mike Duffy, Linda Norton, Julia Russo, Stacy Mollema, David Platshon, Joy Schneer, Rob Powers, Don Bies, George Lucas
Source:
In-game credits
Star Wars Chess MCD credits.pdf
[5]
"STAR WARS"
(John Williams)
© 1977 WARNER-TAMERLANE PUBLISHING CORP. & BANTHA MUSIC. All rights administered by WARNER-TAMBERLANE PUBLISHING CORP. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.
"EMPEROR THEME"
from Main Title, "RETURN OF THE JEDI"
(John Williams)
© 1983 BANTHA MUSIC. All rights administered by WARNER-TAMBERLANE PUBLISHING CORP. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.
"YODA THEME"
from Main Title, "THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK"
(John Williams)
© 1980 WARNER-TAMERLANE PUBLISHING CORP. & BANTHA MUSIC. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission.
Source:
In-game credits
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[6]

Magazine articles

Main article: The Software Toolworks' Star Wars Chess/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Computer & Video Games (UK)
30
[7]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
88
[8]
Games World: The Magazine (UK) PAL
62
[9]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
34
[10]
Mega (UK) PAL
60
[11]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
66
[12]
Play Time (DE) PAL
35
[13]
Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
44
[14]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
72
[15]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
42
[16]
VideoGames (US)
50
[17]
Sega Mega-CD
 53
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11 reviews

The Software Toolworks' Star Wars Chess

Mega-CD, US
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Cover
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Disc
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Manual
Mega-CD, EU
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Cover
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Spinecard
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Disc
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Manual
Mega-CD, BR
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Cover

Technical information

Main article: The Software Toolworks' Star Wars Chess/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ GamePro, "December 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 247
  2. ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1994-08-15), page 25
  3. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-08-15), page 61
  4. ↑ File:Star Wars Chess, Opening Crawl.pdf
  5. ↑ File:Star Wars Chess MCD credits.pdf
  6. ↑ File:Star Wars Chess MCD music credits.png
  7. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "October 1994" (UK; 1994-09-15), page 111
  8. ↑ GamePro, "November 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 120
  9. ↑ Games World: The Magazine, "October 1994" (UK; 1994-08-25), page 18
  10. ↑ MAN!AC, "01/95" (DE; 1994-12-07), page 94
  11. ↑ Mega, "August 1994" (UK; 1994-07-21), page 69
  12. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-07-30), page 83
  13. ↑ Play Time, "2/95" (DE; 1995-01-04), page 112
  14. ↑ Sega Magazine, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-08-xx), page 84
  15. ↑ Sega Power, "September 1994" (UK; 1994-08-04), page 62
  16. ↑ Sega Pro, "October 1994" (UK; 1994-09-08), page 57
  17. ↑ VideoGames, "November 1994" (US; 1994-1x-xx), page 114


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