Thinkfun Laser Chess: Interactive Science-Based Strategy Game for Kids & Families

Ignite your child's strategic thinking with the Thinkfun Laser Chess game, a high-tech fusion of classic board game logic and modern optical science. This award-winning tabletop experience transforms the traditional "king-capture" objective into a thrilling battle of light and mirrors. Designed for two players, it challenges the mind to visualize complex paths and anticipate reflections, making it an essential addition to any STEM-focused toy collection.

Key Benefits

Advanced STEM Learning:** This game serves as a "First Enlightenment Course" in optics, teaching players the principles of light reflection and beam paths through hands-on play.

Strategic Thinking & Planning:** Success requires more than just offense; players must develop sophisticated defensive layouts to protect their King while simultaneously plotting a path to strike the opponent.

Spatial Reasoning Development:** Every move requires players to mentally map out how a 90-degree rotation or a single-square shift will alter the entire laser trajectory across the board.

Dynamic Competitive Play:** Unlike static board games, the real-time firing of the laser creates an immediate and exciting feedback loop, keeping players aged 8 and up fully engaged.

Parent-Child Interaction:** This "Brain-Building Competition" provides the perfect platform for parents and children to bond over shared problem-solving and tactical maneuvers.

Key Specs

Recommended Age:** 8 years and older

Player Count:** 2 Players

Game Type:** Strategy / Logic / STEM

Components:** Game board, two laser emitters, and a variety of mirrored and non-mirrored tactical pieces.

Skill Focus:** Strategy awareness, spatial logic, and optical physics.

How to Use

To begin, players select their side (Blue or White) and set up the pieces according to the starting configuration. Players take turns performing one of the following actions:

1. **Move a Piece:** Move any piece (including the King) one square in any direction, including diagonally.

2. **Rotate a Piece:** Rotate a piece 90 degrees in its current square to change the angle of its mirrored surface.

3. **Rotate the Laser:** The laser device itself must be rotated before firing if you wish to change its initial direction (pointing toward the first row or column).

After completing a move or rotation, the player must press the button on their laser emitter. The beam will bounce from mirror to mirror; if the beam strikes a non-mirrored surface of any piece, that piece is removed from the board. Be careful—if the laser hits your own piece, it is also eliminated! The game ends immediately when the laser strikes the opponent's King.

Care & Safety

Eye Safety:** Avoid looking directly into the laser emitter or pointing the beam at anyone’s eyes.

Mirror Maintenance:** Keep the mirrored surfaces clean and free of fingerprints or scratches to ensure the laser beam reflects accurately.

Battery Care:** Ensure the laser devices are turned off when not in use. Replace batteries if the beam appears dim or inconsistent.

Storage:** Store in a dry environment to protect the internal electronic components of the laser emitters.

Notes

"New and old packaging may be shipped randomly."