Giant Chess
A "larger than life" chess set will attract crowds and bring a new dimension to any recreation area or garden. Giant chess is eye-catching but is also designed to be played. The pieces are made from a very strong and durable PVC material that is UV protected and completely waterproof.
These Giant Chess pieces come in 2 parts - the base of each piece can be removed and filled with a little water or sand in order to weight it as necessary. The King is 2 feet high and matching Giant Draughts Sets are available. Recommended for corporate entertainment, pubs, parties and other public events. These Garden Games Giant Chess Sets are very similar to the Rolly Giant Chess Sets but have a simpler design and are made from a marginally thinner PVC. New in 2008, the bases are made from 2 parts so that they can stack inside one another for easier shipping.
To compare the various sizes and styles of Giant & Mini Giant Chess sets, see our Giant Chess Comparison page.
Portable Giant Chequerboard
The PVC sheet board is very quick to put down or move around and once rolled up, does not take up much storage space. It has eyelets in the corners so that it can be easily pegged down in windy locations. Dimensions 3m square (9ft 10ins sq) - 36cm squares. The lawn-friendly board comes as 64 plastic squares which need to be connected
together. The lattice structure allows grass to breathe and receive light. The
Rolly board is 3.5m (11ft, 6 inches) square .
Creating your own BoardMany people opt to create a permanent board on hard ground. You can use patio tiles, or paving slabs or just paint squares on clear ground. For the large sets (2 feet high King), squares of around 400-500mm are recommended. If you want to paint your own board on the playground or floor, see our Chess board painting FAQ.
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