Battle Chess C64 box art

Commodore 64 · Board, Card & Party

Battle Chess

SystemCommodore 64
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperInterplay Entertainment
PublisherInterplay Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Battle Chess is a board, card or party game released for the Commodore 64, developed by Interplay Entertainment.

Among the 12 C64 board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

Interplay Entertainment also made Wasteland, The Bard's Tale and Neuromancer for the C64.

Battle Chess supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play

What playing Battle Chess is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

Battle Chess gameplay screenshot on C64
In-game screenshot (C64)

Battle Chess walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Battle Chess.

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Battle Chess FAQ

Who made Battle Chess?

It was developed by Interplay Entertainment.

Is Battle Chess multiplayer?

Yes. Battle Chess supports up to 2 players.

How long does Battle Chess take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Battle Chess typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Battle Chess on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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