Chessmaster: The Art of Learning Deep cut
Sega Game Gear · Board, Card & Party
The Chessmaster
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Genre | Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Novalogic |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Chessmaster |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Sega Game Gear, The Chessmaster is a board, card or party game developed by Novalogic and published by SEGA.
It is part of the Chessmaster series. The series also appears on other systems with The Chessmaster 2000 (C64) and The Fidelity Chessmaster 2100 (C64).
The Chessmaster 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
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
What playing The Chessmaster 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.
The Chessmaster cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Time P1 - Hours - Ten's Digit | 00C7-F600 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time P1 - Hours - One's Digit | 00C7-F500 |
| Infinite Time P1 - Minutes - Ten's Digit | 00C7-F400 |
| Infinite Time P1 - Minutes - One's Digit | 00C7-F300 |
| Infinite Time P1 - Seconds - Ten's Digit | 00C7-F200 |
| Infinite Time P1 - Seconds - One's Digit | 00C7-F100 |
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The Chessmaster FAQ
Who made The Chessmaster?
It was developed by Novalogic and published by SEGA.
Is The Chessmaster multiplayer?
Yes. The Chessmaster supports up to 2 players.
How long does The Chessmaster take to play?
As a board, card or party game, The Chessmaster 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.
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