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Pendleton Portable "Chess & Checkers" Set (Travel-Ready Roll-Up Game)

Pendleton Portable "Chess & Checkers" Set (Travel-Ready Roll-Up Game)

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Pendleton Chess & Checkers Set: Roll-Up Fun!

Canvas Playing Board
Unroll the canvas playing board adorned with a colorful Pendleton pattern. Whether you're at home, camping, or on a road trip, this travel-friendly set is ready for action. The 8x8 board features 64 squares, just like a classic chess or checkers board.

Dual-Sided Wooden Pieces

Chess
Engage in strategic battles with 16 silkscreened wooden chess pieces. Command your knights, bishops, rooks, and the mighty queen. Protect your king and aim for checkmate!

Checkers
Flip the pieces over, and now you're ready for a checkers showdown. Jump your opponent's pieces, crown your own, and become the checkers champion.

Vegan Leather Storage Bag
Keep your pieces organized in the included vegan leather storage bag. It's compact, stylish, and perfect for taking your game anywhere – from the office to a cozy corner at home or even on a road trip.

DID YOU KNOW??

Chess Complexity
Chess, with its intricate rules and diverse pieces, has over 319 billion possible combinations. That's more than the grains of sand on all the beaches combined! Imagine the depth of strategy hidden within those moves.

Epic Chess Marathon
The longest recorded chess game lasted a staggering 269 moves! It was a battle of endurance between I. Nikolic and Arsovic in Belgrade back in 1989. The game ended in a draw, proving that even chess masters can reach a stalemate.

Checkers' Shared Board
AMAZING NEWS ALERT: Both checkers and chess are played on the same 8x8 board! The alternating light and dark squares provide the backdrop for both games. So, if you're missing a checkers board, just grab your chessboard – it works masterfully for both.

Checkmate Origins
The term "checkmate" comes from the Persian phrase "Shah Mat," which means "the king is slain." It's the ultimate victory in chess – trapping the opponent's king with no escape route. A regal way to win, indeed!

Chess and Code Breakers
During World War II, some of the world's best chess players were also code breakers. Their analytical minds helped crack enemy codes, proving that chess skills extend beyond the board.

Exercise Your Mind
Whether you're a seasoned chess grandmaster or a casual checkers enthusiast, the Pendleton Chess & Checkers Set promises hours of brain-teasing fun. Impress your guests, challenge your skills, and let the games begin!

So roll up your canvas board, pack those wooden pieces, and conquer the checkered battlefield. At home or on the go!

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