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Virtual Chess 64
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Strategy, Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Titus |
| Publisher | Titus |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Virtual Chess 64 is a strategy game released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Titus. It blends strategy and board, card & party elements.
It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1080° Snowboarding and Mario Party. Among the 12 N64 strategy games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
Titus also made Superman, Automobili Lamborghini and Roadsters for the N64.
Virtual Chess 64 supports up to 4 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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Virtual Chess 64 is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Virtual Chess 64 cheats & codes
9 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Activator 1 P1 | D00E6294 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator 2 P1 | D00E6295 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D10E6294 0000 |
| Time Always Counts Down On Black Players Side | 8012C67D 0001 |
| Time Always Counts Down On White Players Side | 8012C67D 0000 |
| Always Play On 2D Board | 800E7257 0001 |
Virtual Chess 64 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing N64 games today
The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Virtual Chess 64 FAQ
When did Virtual Chess 64 come out on the N64?
Virtual Chess 64 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.
Who made Virtual Chess 64?
It was developed by Titus.
Is Virtual Chess 64 multiplayer?
Yes. Virtual Chess 64 supports up to 4 players.
How long does Virtual Chess 64 take to play?
As a strategy game, Virtual Chess 64 typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Virtual Chess 64 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.