


I've been playing this magnetic chess game nonstop since it arrived! The upgraded 2025 version truly delivers – the hematite stones glide smoothly with satisfying *clicks* thanks to those strong magnets. My 8-year-old nephew and I have had epic battles during weekend visits, and even my tech-obsessed teen gets drawn in when we play on the patio table.
The adjustable rope is genius – we started with it loose for easy mode, then tightened it for serious challenges. Pro tip: Keep the travel pouch in your car! We've played on picnic tables, at coffee shops (using the dice to determine moves), and even during a power outage when electronics were off-limits.
Two things surprised me: 1) How strategic it gets once you're hooked – we've invented house rules involving the dice. 2) The stones stay firmly stacked even when my excitable dog bumps the table. Just avoid playing near phones or credit cards – these magnets mean business!
For families or friend groups who enjoy tactile games with quick setup, this delivers way more fun than its simple appearance suggests. That satisfying magnetic *snap* never gets old.
