The highly-anticipated Queen’s Gambit Chess game is now available for Android and iOS users through Netflix Games. Developed by Ripstone Games, renowned for their immersive board video games like Poker Club and Chess Ultra, this game offers an exceptional experience with lessons for beginners, challenging puzzles, and meticulously recreated locations from the hit miniseries. Exclusively accessible to Netflix subscribers, regardless of their subscription plan, gamers may question what sets this game apart from Chess.com. The answer lies in its captivating presentation and the creation of a 3D world. Additionally, the game benefits from the show’s widespread brand recognition, serving as a gateway to introduce more people to the game of chess.
Chess can be intimidating for many players, but The Queen’s Gambit Chess gradually introduces players to the game by guiding them through the fundamentals using the familiar story of Beth Harmon from the show. Players are transported into her world, starting from key locations like the basement at the Methuen Home for Girls, where she first discovered chess as a child. At times, a mature Beth appears in the corner of the screen, offering tips and challenges to aid progress. Completing these challenges rewards players with stars, while winning games earns in-game coins that can be used in the shop to purchase purely cosmetic items, such as unique chess sets, avatars, and unlockable locations for replaying sessions.
As players advance, they will explore more of the show’s world, including the Kentucky Gym, Beth’s house where she experienced a mental breakdown, the Mariposa Hotel where she spent time with her adoptive mother who battled alcoholism, and even the Moscow Hotel where she confronted the USSR grandmaster Vasily Borgov (played by Marcin Dorociński). While training under the guidance of orphanage custodian William Shaibel (Bill Camp), players can occasionally employ a cooldown feature that assists in making the best possible move by visualizing a chess board on the ceiling — a strategy mirrored from the show, where Beth would rely on this method when facing a tough challenge.
The Queen’s Gambit Chess offers both offline and online play, with the latter allowing for ranked matches that determine a player’s Elo rating. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work on a beloved IP like The Queen’s Gambit,” stated Phil Gaskell, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Ripstone, in a blog post. “Our goal with this game is to pay tribute to The Queen’s Gambit and establish a new standard for mobile chess, combining our love for the show, our extensive experience in successful simulations, and the incredible creativity of our team.” Netflix has been expanding its impressive collection of games based on its own IP, and The Queen’s Gambit Chess is a notable addition following the success of the Indian mythology-inspired game Raji: An Ancient Epic, which was released for mobile platforms in April.
Players can now download The Queen’s Gambit Chess from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. While the download is free, access to the game requires a Netflix account and an active subscription, verified through the Netflix app on the same device.
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