Star Wars Chess Sega CD box art

Sega CD · Board, Card & Party

Star Wars Chess

SystemSega CD
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperThe Software Toolworks
PublisherMindscape
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Released for the Sega CD, Star Wars Chess is a board, card or party game developed by The Software Toolworks and published by Mindscape.

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Star Wars 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.

Star Wars Chess gameplay screenshot on Sega CD
In-game screenshot (Sega CD)

Star Wars Chess walkthroughs & guides

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

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Star Wars Chess FAQ

Who made Star Wars Chess?

It was developed by The Software Toolworks and published by Mindscape.

How long does Star Wars Chess take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Star Wars 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 Star Wars 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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