This game that is also known as thinkSMART: Chess for Kids is an adaptation of the classic game of chess geared towards children. It is presented as a rivalry between two gangs at a school: the Weißen Westen and the Schwarzen Schafe. Players can choose to be one of the leaders of the two gangs.

The rules of chess are taught through mini-games featuring BMX, inline-skating and skateboarding, where a singular elements of chess is implemented, with cartoon-like characters. A diary is used to store all the past lessons until everything has been learned and full games of chess can be played against a human player or an AI opponent. There are ten difficulty levels and the pieces are controlled with the stylus.

Features

• kids can learn the rules of chess in small and funny minigames

• play against a human or an AI opponent

• choosing one of the two teams ensures replay value

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Trivia

• after I quit my old job and moved near Würzburg, I was applying for a job at Kritzelkratz 3000

• I did not become an employee, but I was working there for three days to finish this game since it was already long overdue