THE MOST FUN & EFFECTIVE WAY TO TEACH CHESS: Story Time Chess is the only game in the world that teaches kids as young as 3 the rules and strategies of chess. Our unique method harnesses the magic of storytelling: instead of having to learn complex, boring rules, children are introduced to engaging stories and colorful characters.
LEARNING THROUGH PLAY: As kids have a blast discovering the rules one adventure at a time, they’ll also develop critical skills like strategic thinking, math, problem-solving, communication and sportsmanship. This chess for kids set will provide endless hours of gameplay and support today’s kids’ needs for mental, emotional, and social health (MESH).
GREAT CHESS BEGINNER GAME: Whether you’re a chess expert or you’ve never played before, Story Time Chess contains everything needed to teach kids (and yourself!). The chess book engaging stories, unique mini-games, colorful board and vibrant custom pieces enable anyone to teach chess for beginners – no chess experience needed! No stress chess guaranteed!
EDUCATIONAL GIFT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS: No matter the holiday or occasion, make any get-together more fun with an interactive game for everyone! The illustrated stories will enable parents and care givers to bond with little ones, enhancing language acquisition, cognitive development, early reading, imagination and creativity – a great educational game for toddlers!
AWARD-WINNING CHESS SET FOR KIDS: Story Time Chess is the most awarded children's board game in history, with over 17 prestigious awards including the 2021 Time Magazine Invention of the Year, 2021 Creative Child Product of the Year, the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval, Mom's Choice Gold Award, and 2021 ASTRA Best Game For Kids. This kids chess set makes for a great gift!
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Product Information
Product description
Story Time Chess
The most fun and effective way to teach children chess!
This game teaches chess to children through fun, engaging, silly stories and exercises. Our award-winning approach will have your child playing and more importantly loving chess. Best of all, no chess experience is required for parents or children to learn.
Screen-Free Fun for the Entire Family!
Story Time Chess includes:
Beautifully designed storybook.
Story Time Chess teaches children through fun, silly stories rather than complex boring rules. This captures your child's attention and help them stay focused while learning this amazing game.
Story Time Chess includes:
30 fun mini-games.
Each chess piece has it's own story and mini-games that explain how the piece moves. These games help to reinforce the concepts learning the story in a fun, memorable way.
Story Time Chess includes:
Custom chess pieces and character cutouts.
By visually seeing the characters and physically touching the pieces, children are able to learn chess without realizing it.
Story Time Chess includes:
Story Time AND regulation chess board.
Players can either use the story themed side with all of our characters, or the standard chess side for regular chess.
Story Time Chess includes:
30 mini-game tokens.
Used in conjunction with the mini-games to help provide visual cues and motivation for piece movement.
Story Time Chess includes:
Luxe cloth storage bags for pieces.
Brightly colored storage bags for your Team Chomper and Team Shaky pieces.
Our Awards
'21 Toy of the Year Winner
'21 ASTRA Best Toys for Kids
'20 Brain Child Award Winner
'20 Mom's Choice Award Winner
'21 Webby Award Winner
'20 Parents' Choice Winner
'21 Creative Child Winner
'20 PAL Top Ten Winner
Unique Stories
Illustrated stories enable parents and caregivers to bond with little ones, enhancing early reading, language acquisition, and imagination.
Fun Mini-Games
30 captivating mini-games help kids practice specific backgammon skills while providing endless hours of fun, focused gameplay.
Strategic Thinking
When able to play a full game of chess, kids develop problem-solving, math, and strategic thinking skills while having a blast!
No Experience Needed
Whether you’re a chess expert or have never played before, our game kit contains everything needed to teach kids, and yourself!
I don't know how to play chess, is this for me?
Whether you’re a chess expert or have never played before, our game has everything needed to teach kids, and yourself! The engaging stories, unique mini-games, colorful board and vibrant pieces enable anyone to teach their youngsters the game.
Can kids as young as 3 really learn chess?
Since 2011, Story Time Learning has made it possible for kids as young as 3 to master tricky subjects, all through the power of storytelling. We believe children can learn anything through fun, well-crafted stories!
Is Story Time Chess designed for little kids?
All Story Time Chess components were designed with our little users in mind! We chose durable materials, sturdy enough to resist hours of play and replay, and our dice and custom pieces are big enough for small hands.
Is Story Time Chess inclusive?
Story Time Chess features a diverse cast of characters, just like in real life. We included characters with different backgrounds, genders, races and abilities to help create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all players.