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|publisher=[[Minecraft:The Noble Collection]] | |publisher=[[Minecraft:The Noble Collection]] | ||
|date=October 12, 2023<ref name="release">{{Cite|title=THE NOBLE COLLECTION LAUNCHES FIRST GAME-INSPIRED COLLECTIBLES FOR MINECRAFT|website=Games Press|url=https://www.gamespress.com/THE-NOBLE-COLLECTION-LAUNCHES-FIRST-GAME-INSPIRED-COLLECTIBLES-FOR-MIN|date=Octcober 4, 2023}}</ref> | |||
|genre=[[Minecraft:w:Chess|Chess]] | |genre=[[Minecraft:w:Chess|Chess]] | ||
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|customlinks=[https://minecraftshop.com/products/minecraft-chs-st ''Minecraft'' Shop listing]<br>[https://noblecollection.com/Item--i-CSS-MC-3726 The Noble Collection listing] | |customlinks=[https://minecraftshop.com/products/minecraft-chs-st ''Minecraft'' Shop listing]<br>[https://noblecollection.com/Item--i-CSS-MC-3726 The Noble Collection listing] | ||
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[[File:Minecraft Chess | [[File:Minecraft Chess Set.png|thumb|alt=The Minecraft Chess Set: Overworld Heroes vs. Hostile Mobs wordmark logo with a set chessboard underneath]] | ||
The '''''Minecraft Chess Set''''' or '''''Minecraft Chess Set: Overworld | The '''''Minecraft Chess Set''''' or '''''Minecraft Chess Set: Overworld Heroes vs. Hostile Mobs''''' is a ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft (franchise)|Minecraft]]''-themed {{w|chess}} set based on the ''[[Minecraft:Mobestiary]]''.<ref name="video">{{Cite|title=The Noble Collection On Minecraft - Collaborating & Creating Physical Products|author=[https://www.youtube.com/@ShacknewsInterviews Shacknews Interviews]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZcyZgTJAZc|website=[[Minecraft:YouTube]]|date=January 22, 2024|section=15:58|quote=A lot of people seemed surprised by the ''Minecraft Chess Set''. It's unique look, it's based off the ''Mobestiary'' book}}</ref> | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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White pieces have a "{{w|marble}}"-like finish and [[Minecraft:emerald]] inspired bases, and are based on [[Minecraft:Overworld]] mobs and [[Minecraft:player]] characters. Black pieces have an "[[Minecraft:obsidian]]"-like finish with a redstone inspired base, and are based off of [[Minecraft:monster]]s.<ref name="noble"/> While the pieces are made to resemble stone, they are made of a plastic like material.<ref name="vid"/> A pixelated insignia representing the piece type is shown on a pieces base, that being in an orange color for white pieces and red for black ones.<ref name="shop">{{Cite|title=Minecraft Chess Set|website=[[Minecraft:Minecraft Shop]]|url=https://minecraftshop.com/products/minecraft-chs-st}}</ref> | White pieces have a "{{w|marble}}"-like finish and [[Minecraft:emerald]] inspired bases, and are based on [[Minecraft:Overworld]] mobs and [[Minecraft:player]] characters. Black pieces have an "[[Minecraft:obsidian]]"-like finish with a [[Minecraft:redstone]] inspired base, and are based off of [[Minecraft:monster]]s.<ref name="noble"/> While the pieces are made to resemble stone, they are made of a plastic like material.<ref name="vid"/> A pixelated insignia representing the piece type is shown on a pieces base, that being in an orange color for white pieces and red for black ones.<ref name="shop">{{Cite|title=Minecraft Chess Set|website=[[Minecraft:Minecraft Shop]]|url=https://minecraftshop.com/products/minecraft-chs-st}}</ref> | ||
The board itself is 18 inches, with alternating light and dark green squares | The board itself is 18 inches, with alternating light and dark green squares based on [[Minecraft:Grass Block|grass]]. The frame is described as "wood-like", with metalic-finished ''Minecraft'' logos facing outwards on each side.<ref name="shop"/> | ||
== Pieces == | == Pieces == | ||
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== History == | |||
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The set was first available for purchase at the 2023 {{w|New York Comic Con}}, with the shows stock being sold out.<ref>{{Cite|title=The Noble Collection On Minecraft - Collaborating & Creating Physical Products|author=[https://www.youtube.com/@ShacknewsInterviews Shacknews Interviews]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZcyZgTJAZc|website=[[Minecraft:YouTube]]|date=January 22, 2024|section=15:58|quote=A lot of people seemed surprised by the ''Minecraft Chess Set''. It's unique look, it's based off the ''Mobestiary'' book|section=16:18}}</ref> | |||
== Videos == | |||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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Chess Pieces White.jpg|White pieces | Chess Pieces White.jpg|White pieces | ||
Chess Pieces Black.jpg|Black pieces | Chess Pieces Black.jpg|Black pieces | ||
Chess Board.png|A set chessboard | |||
Chess Set Board Box.jpg|Chess set with box | Chess Set Board Box.jpg|Chess set with box | ||
Chess Box Front.jpg|The front of the box | Chess Box Front.jpg|The front of the box | ||
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Chess Cinematic Steve.jpg|A cinematic shot of the [[Minecraft:Steve]] chess piece | Chess Cinematic Steve.jpg|A cinematic shot of the [[Minecraft:Steve]] chess piece | ||
Chess Cinematic White.jpg|White chess pieces on the board | Chess Cinematic White.jpg|White chess pieces on the board | ||
Chess hero banner.jpg|A banner with the ''Minecraft'' logo and drawn chess pieces<ref>{{Cite|url=https://noblecollection.co.uk/product-category/minecraft/|website=[[Minecraft:The Noble Collection UK]]|title=Minecraft|archive-url=https://megalodon.jp/2026-0910-1302-13/https://noblecollection.co.uk:443/product-category/minecraft/}}</ref> | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 11:08, 10 September 2026
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The Minecraft Chess Set or Minecraft Chess Set: Overworld Heroes vs. Hostile Mobs is a Minecraft-themed Template:W set based on the Minecraft:Mobestiary.<ref name="video">Template:Cite</ref>
Description
The set comes wrapped in a thin plastic layer, with a thin cutout decorating the main box. Opening the box reveals an assembly manual, along with four plastic-wrapped quadrants of the board that need to be placed together before playing. Underneath, two plastic containers encasing the black and white pieces (seperated by another plastic sheet), respectively, are put. Two small plastic bags with two metalic Minecraft logos each to be embedded in the chess frame are also put.<ref name="vid">Template:Cite </ref>
White pieces have a "Template:W"-like finish and Minecraft:emerald inspired bases, and are based on Minecraft:Overworld mobs and Minecraft:player characters. Black pieces have an "Minecraft:obsidian"-like finish with a Minecraft:redstone inspired base, and are based off of Minecraft:monsters.<ref name="noble"/> While the pieces are made to resemble stone, they are made of a plastic like material.<ref name="vid"/> A pixelated insignia representing the piece type is shown on a pieces base, that being in an orange color for white pieces and red for black ones.<ref name="shop">Template:Cite</ref>
The board itself is 18 inches, with alternating light and dark green squares based on grass. The frame is described as "wood-like", with metalic-finished Minecraft logos facing outwards on each side.<ref name="shop"/>
Pieces
History
Template:Expand section The set was first available for purchase at the 2023 Template:W, with the shows stock being sold out.<ref>Template:Cite</ref>
Videos
Gallery
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The Minecraft-themed pieces
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White pieces
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Black pieces
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A set chessboard
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Chess set with box
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The front of the box
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The back of the box
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Packaging material for the chess set
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Chess board in a game
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A cinematic shot of the Minecraft:creeper chess piece
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A cinematic shot of the Minecraft:Steve chess piece
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White chess pieces on the board
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A banner with the Minecraft logo and drawn chess pieces<ref>Template:Cite</ref>
