Kings, Queens & Castles

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    Kings, Queens & Castles, a children’s chess exhibit co-created by The World Chess Hall of Fame and The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, brings the game of chess to life and provides an engaging introduction to individual chess pieces and game strategy.

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    Designed for children ages 3 to 11, Kings, Queens & Castles features an array of interactive elements including a medieval castle complete with turret slides, a giant chess board floor and life-size chess pieces.

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    This new exhibit invites children to learn more about this classic game as well as to pique the interest for those who already play.

  • World Chess Hall of Fame Event in St. Louis

    Kings, Queens & Castles invites children to learn more about this classic game as well as to pique the interest for those who already play.

  • World Chess Hall of Fame Event in St. Louis

    Kings, Queens & Castles, a children’s chess exhibit co-created by The World Chess Hall of Fame and The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, brings the game of chess to life and provides an engaging introduction to individual chess pieces and game strategy.

  • World Chess Hall of Fame Event in St. Louis

    Kings, Queens & Castles features an array of interactive elements including the chance to make custom made fanciful crowns, oversized interlocking bricks to build the castle walls, a custom digital memory book app and more.

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    Kings, Queens & Castles features turret slides attached to castle towers.

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    Kings, Queens & Castles was co-created by The World Chess Hall of Fame and The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum.