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Contents
Welcome!
1 Welcome! ............................3
Hi there buddy and a warm
welcome to LEGO Chess, the
coolest game in the world. I’m the
King, the hard rockin’ star of
chess, and I’m gonna be your host
throughout the game – and this
manual! Take my advice, buddy,
and read this little booklet from
cover to cover ‘cos it’ll help
make your trip through
Chessland even more fun.
2 Installing LEGO Chess ........4
Minimum Specifications ......5
10 Story Game ......................20
3 Starting LEGO Chess ..........6
Configuration Program ........6
Choose a Story ..................20
Making Progress ................21
Cool Stuff!..........................21
4 Sign In Please! ....................7
11 Quick Game ......................22
5 Exploring the
Choices, Choices… ............22
Throne Room ..................8
12 Two-Player Fun ..................24
6 Quick Start ..........................9
7 Controlling the Action ......10
Making a Move ..................10
Changing the View ............11
2D Or Not 2D… ................11
A Helping Hand ................12
Options & Settings ............13
Using the Keyboard ..........16
Network Game ..................24
Setting Up a
Network Game ..............26
Playing a Network Game....27
13 Scrapbook ........................28
14 Load Game ......................28
15 Settings ............................29
8 Change Player ..................16
9 How to Play ......................17
The King’s Study ................17
Choosing a Book................17
Win Awards! ......................19
Graphics ............................29
Sound ................................30
Gameplay ..........................30
16 Notes for Parents..............32
Re-configuring
LEGO Chess ....................32
17 Epilepsy Warning ..............34
Chess has been played for
thousands of years by billions
of people from all over the
world, but no-one’s ever
played it quite like this before!
In LEGO Chess you’ll see your
favorite LEGO Western and Pirates
characters come to life and
walk into battle. And for those
that prefer their chess the oldfashioned way, there’s even a
traditional chess set – built from
LEGO bricks, of course!
And hey, don’t fret if you’ve never played chess before. I’m the King of
Chessland, remember? I’ll teach you all you need to know – and a few
of my most special chess secrets too! Friend, you’ll be a chess master
before you can sing "Ah-wham-bamma-loo-ah, a-wham-bam-boo"!
Buddy, I’ve got so much great stuff to tell ya, so come on – turn the
page and let’s get goin’!
18 Credits ..............................35
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Installing LEGO Chess
I know you’re itchin’ to play chess, buddy, but first we gotta copy
some things from your LEGO Chess CD-ROM onto your PC. C’mon, I’ll
help you – it’s easier than shelling peas…
Minimum Specifications
AUTO RUN – First, make sure that Windows has started and then insert
the LEGO Chess CD-ROM into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. The installation
program should now run. You’ll be asked a few questions about where
you’d like to copy the stuff to on your PC. The installation program will
work out what it thinks is the best place to put it all, and if you’re happy
with its suggestions click on the ‘Next’ button. The program will then setup everything for you, and you’ll be ready to enter Chessland.
Platform
IBM-compatible PC
Operating System
Windows 95/98
CPU
Pentium 166 MHz
CD-ROM
4x speed
What’s that? The installation program didn’t run automatically? That’s
mighty peculiar, but don’t you worry none – you can start this program
yourself…
Memory
16 Mb
Video Card
SVGA – capable of at least 16-bit colour, 640
x 480 resolution and DirectDraw compatible.
Video Memory
2 Mb
Sound Card
DirectSound compatible
• From the Windows desktop, right click on the ‘My Computer’ icon and
a menu will appear. Select ‘Open’ and a window will appear
displaying all your drives, including your CD-ROM drive.
• Now right click on your CD-ROM drive icon and another menu will
appear. Select ‘Open’ and a window will appear displaying the
content of the LEGO Chess CD-ROM.
To run LEGO Chess your PC will need the following minimum
specifications…
Free Hard Drive Space 50 Mb
Mouse
Microsoft compatible
• Finally, right click on the ‘Setup.exe’ icon to make yet another menu
appear. (Man, all this talk of menus is making me kinda hungry!) Select
‘Open’ and the installation program will run.
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Starting LEGO Chess
Sign In Please!
Buddy, I’m so excited ‘cos it’s finally time to play LEGO Chess! First
things first, make sure that the LEGO Chess CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM
drive of your PC – the game just won’t work without it! Now pick any
of the following ways to get started…
Before you enter my throne room, you’ll be asked to sign the royal
guest register. Well, we can’t have just anyone wandering around my
castle, can we? But this is more than a formality – it allows me to
keep a record of how well you’re doing and what awards you’ve won,
so that the next time you visit you don’t have to start from scratch
again. Ain’t that nice of me?
• Click on the ‘LEGO Chess’ entry in the ‘programs’ section of the ‘Start’
menu.
OR…
• Open the folder where LEGO Chess was installed to and double click
on the ‘Chess.exe’ icon.
Configuration Program
The very first time you play LEGO Chess, a little window will appear
asking you how you’d like the game to look. The faster and more
advanced your PC is, the better LEGO Chess will look and play. LEGO
Chess will automatically pick what it thinks are the best settings for your
machine. If you’re happy with them, just click on the ‘OK’ button.
If you’re a new visitor to my castle…
On the registration screen you’ll see a list containing the names of all the
people who’ve visited my castle. At the top of the list you’ll see the
entry ‘<< New Player >>’. Click on this and you’ll then be asked to
type in your name and age. Click on
when you’ve finished to enter
my throne room.
If you’ve visited my castle before…
On the registration screen you’ll see a list containing the names of all the
people who’ve visited my castle. Just find your name then click on it to
highlight it. Now click on
to enter my throne room. Groovy!
LEGO Chess will remember these settings and use them whenever you
play again. You can change them if you want, but it’s a bit tricky in
places – I’d advise you to get an adult to help and ask them to read
‘Notes for Parents’ on page 32 before they start.
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Exploring the Throne Room
Network Game
Story Game
Load Game
How to Play
Sign Register
Scrapbook
Quick Game
Quick Start
What’s that? You wanna start playing now? But you haven’t even
finished reading this manual yet? Oh, alright then – I can’t blame you
for being eager. Here’s how to get into some action real quick. Make
sure you come back later though, you hear?
First, click on the chess board
in my throne room…
Settings
Quit Game
Hey, you finally made it! Welcome to my throne room, buddy! Sorry
about the mess – I’ve been so busy with my royal duties that I haven’t
had time to clean up. But hey, that’s the beauty of being a King – noone tells you to tidy your room! Er, except my good wife, the Queen.
…You’ll now see this screen. Click on . (Don’t
worry about all the other stuff on-screen – you
can find out about that later!)
Woo-wee! It’s time to party
in Chessland! Game on!
Anyhow, you make yourself nice an’ comfortable now ‘cos we got some
chess fun to be had! Just move your mouse over the objects in my room
– each is a secret gateway to a different part of Chessland. When you’ve
found where you want to go, click your mouse button – yeah, it’s that
easy!
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Controlling the Action
Controlling the Action
LEGO Chess is so easy to control even my arch rival, that dumb
so-called King on the other side of the board, can play! Here’s
what you do...
Making a Move
Okay, move your mouse. See how that arrow moves
around on-screen too? That’s your pointer. You’ll notice
that whenever the pointer moves over the board, the
square beneath it lights up.
Move your mouse so that the square below the piece you
want to move is illuminated. Now click your mouse button
to select the piece – see how the square beneath it is now
pulsating? If you’ve made a mistake – hey, we all do from
time to time! – click on the piece again to de-select it or
click on another piece to change your selection.
Point at the square you want to move the piece
to and click again. As long as the move you’re
trying to make is allowed, the piece will get up
and go!
Changing the View
Did you know you can rotate the board? Yeah, you can! Ain’t that neat?
C’mon, I’ll show you how…
First, click on this button – you’ll see it open up.
Now click on the four arrows
around the edge of the button
to rotate the board or tilt it up
and down.
If you’re feelin’ fancy, point at the base of the board
and hold down your mouse button – the pointer will
change shape. Now if you move the mouse you’ll see
the board move too!
Getting confused? Don’t panic – just
click on this button again and the board
will snap back to the standard view.
2D Or Not 2D…
Sometimes when you’re planning your strategies, you
might want a clearer view of the whole board. No
problemo, friend – simply click on this button! You’ll see
the screen change to show a simplified 2D view of the
board. If you want, you can continue playing on this board – just click
on the pieces and the squares you want them to move to – or you can
click on the button again to return to the cool 3D view.
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Controlling the Action
A Helping Hand
In the corners of the screen you’ll
see two characters peeking out of
windows. If you’re playing with either
the Western or Pirates chess sets, then
these will be the heroes and villains
from the Story Game (see page 20).
If you’re playing with the traditional chess set, you’ll see me and that
no-good cheatin’ King from the rival band. Me and my fellow advisors
are there to help you play chess...
For a start, you’ll see we’ve got flags a-flutterin’ next to our windows.
If you lose a piece – and promise you’ll try hard not to, buddy! – you’ll
see the flag drop down the pole. And the more valuable the piece, the
further it drops! By comparing the flags of the two sides, you can get a
rough idea of how well you’re doing.
When it’s your turn, click on your team’s advisor and he’ll show you
some buttons that allow you to change the game. If you want to get
back to the game, click on him again.
This button changes your pointer. You can choose to have a
simple or an intelligent pointer – the intelligent pointer helps
when you select a piece by showing the piece’s traditional
symbol or its material value or both! Cycle through the
choices by repeatedly clicking on the button.
If you wish, your advisor will help you by showing you all the
possible moves a selected piece can make. Click on this
button to toggle this feature on or off.
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Controlling the Action
If you’re really stuck, click on this button for a hint. If you’re
playing a Story Game you’ll only be able to use this feature
5 times in each game, but if you’re playing a Quick Game
you can use it as many times as you like! However, if you’re
playing a Network Game your opponent will be asked if it’s
okay first – after all, it is kinda like cheatin’!
Made a bad move? Then click on this button to take it back!
If you’re playing a Story Game you’ll only be able to use this
feature 5 times in each game, but there are no limits if
you’re playing a Quick Game. If you’re playing a Network
Game your opponent will be asked if it’s okay first.
Options & Settings
There are loads more options in LEGO Chess – just click on
this button to get at ‘em…
Don’t want to start a game from scratch? Fine – just click on
this button! This lets you pause the game, move the pieces
anywhere on the board, and then carry on playing. Of course,
you can’t do this in the Story Game and if you’re playing a
Network Game your opponent will be asked if it’s okay first.
After clicking on the button, you’ll see a 2D view of the game currently
in progress. Any pieces that have already been captured will be shown
at the side of the board, ready and waiting to get back into battle.
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Controlling the Action
To move a piece, simply click on it and then click on the square where
you want it to go. If you want to remove the selected piece from play,
just click anywhere off the board. If you put a piece on an occupied
square it will replace the piece already there. To add a piece to the
board, simply click on its symbol at the side of the board and then click
on where you want it to go.
When you’re happy with your work, click on
to continue play. On the
other hand, if you want to reset the board to its original state click on
If you’ve saved a game previously, you can load it back in by
clicking on this button. You’ll then be taken to the chest in
my throne room – for more on this see ‘Load Game’ on
page 28. Remember that if you load a game you’ll erase the
game currently in progress, and if you’re playing a Network
Game your opponent will be asked if it’s okay first.
Controlling the Action
Any time during a game you can save the current state of
play. Just click on this button and then type in a name for
the saved game. This can then be loaded back in from the
main menu screen or by clicking on the above button. If
you’re playing a Network Game and the connection
between the machines is broken, then you’ll automatically
be asked if you want to save the game.
In the middle of a game and fancy playing as the other guy?
Then click on this button! Of course, you can’t swap sides in
a Story Game, and if you’re playing a Network Game then
your opponent will be asked whether they agree to change
ends – hey, it’s only fair!
If things are going real bad and all looks lost, click on this
button to resign. You’ll lose the game – but hey, you can
always try again! You’ll be asked if you’re sure you really
want to resign before the white flag is waved.
If you want to change the settings from in
a game, press F1. See page 29 for more
on this.
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Controlling the Action
Using the Keyboard
More of a keyboard king than a mouse maniac? No problem – it’s
possible to control LEGO Chess using the keyboard. Here’s a list of
the controls:
Arrow keys
Used to move the illuminated cursor around the
board and select a button in a menu.
ENTER
Used to select a highlighted piece or square and
activate a highlighted button in a menu.
Shift + Arrow Keys Allows you to rotate and tilt the board.
TAB
Cycles through the buttons on the game screen.
Change Player
How to Play
Don’t know how to play chess? Then just click on the
big open book in my throne room! It’ll take you to
my study, where I’ve got a real special guest star
lined up to help you learn the rules… Who? Why me,
of course! There’s no-one better to tell you about
the ‘Game Of Kings’ than a real king – and they don’t
get much realer than me, baby!
The King’s Study
The study is where I keep my special chess rulebooks. These royal tomes
have been passed down through my family for hundreds of generations,
and contain all the secrets of Chessland. Normally I don’t let folk look at
‘em, but I’ll make an exception in your case ‘cos… well… ‘cos I like you,
buddy.
Choosing a Book
To look at a book, just click on it. If you want to read the book from the
start, click on . If you want to start reading from a specific chapter,
first highlight the chapter heading by clicking on it and then click on .
Click on the quill and ink bottle resting on the arm of my throne to go
to the guest register. Then you can start a new game under another
name or let a different player sign in. (See ‘Sign In Please!’ on page 7
for more on this).
If you want to delete a player, highlight the name and then press the
‘DELETE’ key on your keyboard. You’ll be asked if you’re sure you want
to go ahead – if you are, click on.
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Basic Rules
This book introduces you to the loyal members of my chess band. It tells
you how they move, how they capture the rival band’s forces and how
they help you win the game.
Advanced Rules
This book explains some of the weird n’ wonderful special chess rules
you need to know to become a winner.
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How to Play
Tactics, Tricks & Secrets
My most valuable book contains all the special secrets that turn chess
players into chess masters!
When you first visit my study, you’ll only be able to read the ‘Basic Rules’
book. When you’ve read that from cover to cover I’ll let you look at the
‘Advanced Rules’ book. And when you’ve finished that I’ll let you look at
my special ‘Tactics, Tricks & Secrets’ book. After all, we don’t want you
running before you can walk, now do we? I mean, some of those chess
secrets baffle even me – and I’m the King!
How to Play
Win Awards!
In each book there are gazillions of fun puzzles to solve. As you work
your way through the books, I’ve got some right royal treats for you –
special awards to thank you for all your hard work. And if you get gold
awards – or better! – in all three books, well… then I’ve got something
REAL special for ya!
Don’t worry if you’re short on time. You can stop reading at any point in
any book and I’ll remember where you finished. Then the next time you
drop by you can restart from where you left off. The heading of the last
chapter you reached will already be highlighted, and you can just click
on
to continue. Cool, huh?
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Story Game
Lookin’ for a challenge? You are? Then try one of
the Story Games – just click on the curtains at the
back of my throne room to get at ‘em! In the Story
Games you take part in exciting adventures starring
heroes and villains from the LEGO Western and
Pirates themes. At various points, as the thrilling
tales unfold, you’ll be challenged to a game of
chess – and whether you win or lose will change the
stories’ outcome!
Choose a Story
To choose a Story, click on the painting behind the curtain. The curtains
will then close and open again, revealing a new Story. There are two
Stories to enjoy – Wild West and Pirates. When you’ve selected the one
you want to play, click on . You’ll now see a map screen showing
three main locations from your chosen Story.
If this is the first time you’ve played the Story…
The first location on the map will be highlighted – click on
playing.
to start
If you’ve played the Story before…
The furthest location on the map you reached previously will be
highlighted – click on
to continue playing where you left off. If you
want, you can also replay any of the chess battles you’ve already won –
just click on the location to highlight it, then on .
Making Progress
After you’ve selected your starting location, you’ll be treated to a cool
cartoon explaining the Story so far (if you want to skip this, hit the
SPACE bar on your PC’s keyboard). When the story reaches a critical
point, the screen will dissolve and you’ll play a game of chess. In the
Story Game you’re always on the side of the hero, not the villain.
If you lose or draw the game…
Bad luck, buddy! The Story’s come to a sticky end. Play the game again
and see if you can win next time.
If you win the game…
Good going, buddy! The Story continues, and takes you to the next
chess battle.
Cool Stuff!
As you play each chess game, you’ll be shown funny cartoons whenever
one piece takes another. If you were the player who performed the
capture, you’ll be rewarded with a sticker for your Scrapbook. Now you
can replay that animation whenever you like by going to the Scrapbook
and clicking on the sticker.
Also, if you finish a Story you’ll be rewarded with a special certificate to
commemorate your achievement. This will appear in your Scrapbook,
and can be printed out if you have a printer attached to your PC.
See ‘Scrapbook’ on page 28 for more about both of these awards.
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Quick Game
Fancy seeing what the Pirates would look like
battling in the Wild West? Or maybe you want to
test your chess prowess by increasing the
computer intelligence to max? Or maybe you feel
like challenging your friend to a game? Whatever
you want to do, click on the chessboard in my throne room. This is
where you can change just about everything in the game – except the
fact that I’m the coolest King in Chessland, natch.
Select Theme
Select Chess Set
Select Player
Select Backgrounds
Select Difficulty
Select Game Type
Choices, Choices…
The Quick Game screen allows you to change almost every aspect of the
chess game…
Select Theme
Click here to choose which LEGO System theme you want the
background to come from. Keep clicking until the theme you want
appears. As you change themes, the chess sets will change automatically
too – unless you’ve already changed them manually, that is.
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Select Background
Click here to choose which background from the chosen theme you’ll
play in. Keep clicking until the background you want appears. Bear in
mind that you can only select backgrounds that you’ve already reached
in the Story Game.
Select Chess Set
Normally the chess set will change automatically to correspond to the
theme you’ve selected. However, if you wish you can click here and
choose the set you want to play with. Keep clicking until the set you
want appears. You can choose any of the sets in the Story Game or a
traditional set, and each side can have a different set too – although you
won’t get to see cartoons of the captures if you do this!
Select Player
Click here to choose whether the side is controlled by a human or the
computer. Remember that the white/blue side always moves first!
Select Difficulty
Slide the button on this bar to change the intelligence of your computer
opponent. You can also click on the buttons next to the bar to ‘fine tune’
the difficulty setting. When you select a board background the difficulty
will automatically match the settings in the Story Game, but the computer
can play an even harder game than that – how high can you try?
Select Game Type
Click here to choose either a normal chess game or one of the Pawns
Games – these are introduced in the ‘Basic Rules’ book in my study.
Keep clicking until the game you want appears.
When you’re happy with your selections, click on
to begin play.
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Two-Player Fun
If you’re like me, you’ll want to show off your chess-playin’ skills. And
what better way than to challenge a friend to a game? If your friend is
sitting right next to you, then just go into the Quick Game and make
both players human. Now you can play on the same PC, taking turns
to move – the computer will automatically rotate the board so that
the current player gets the best view of the action.
But get this – you can also play against friends across the street or right
around the other side of the world, provided you and your friends both
have PCs with the right equipment. Here’s how…
Internet TCP/IP
This allows you to play against someone on another PC connected to the
Internet. After selecting this option, you’ll be asked for the name or IP
address of the computer you want to connect to. If you’re going to start
a game for someone else to join, or join a game on your local network,
then you can leave this blank. Otherwise fill in the name or IP address
(an IP address is four numbers separated by full stops) and then click on
to continue.
You’ll now see a list of players who are waiting for a game. Simply click
on an opponent’s name to highlight it and then click on . You’ll now
go to the set-up screen.
Network Game
To get going, click on the window in my throne room.
Starting a Network Game can be a little tricky, and you
might want to get an adult to help you. You’ll be asked
for some details about how you want to connect the
two PCs. The choices are…
IPX connection
This allows you to play against someone on another PC over a local area
network. After selecting this option, you’ll see a list of players on the
network who are waiting for a game. Simply highlight an opponent’s
name by clicking on it and then click on . You’ll now go to the set-up
screen.
Alternatively, highlight ‘New Game’ at the top of the list of players and
then click on . Your name will join the list – when somebody else
challenges you to a game, you’ll go to the set-up screen.
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Alternatively, highlight ‘New Game’ at the top of the list of players and
then click on . Your name will join the list – when somebody else
challenges you to a game, you’ll go to the set-up screen.
Modem Connection
This allows you to play against someone on another PC linked directly via
a modem. You’ll be asked whether you want to dial out to someone
else’s modem or wait for someone to call you. Once you have chosen,
click on
and select your modem from the dialog box. Once you and
your opponent have connected, you’ll go to the set-up screen. (If you
need more help configuring your modem, please consult your Windows
documentation.)
No matter what the connection is, the player who opened the game is
known as the ‘host’ while the player who joined the game is known as
the ‘client’. It’s important to remember this as the ‘host’ player has a
couple of special privileges when it comes to setting up the game.
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Two-Player Fun
Two-Player Fun
Setting Up a Network Game
Once you and your opponent's PCs are connected, you’ll see this
screen. It’s very similar to the Quick Game screen, and allows you to
change the way the game looks.
Select Chess Set
Click here to choose the chess set you want to play with. Keep clicking
until the set you want appears. Each player can choose a different set.
Bear in mind that you can only change your own side’s set, not your
opponent’s.
Select Theme
Select Chess Set
Select Host/Client Player
Select Backgrounds
Select Difficulty
Select Game Type
Select Theme
Click here to choose which LEGO System theme you want your
background to come from. Keep clicking until the theme you want
appears. Each player can choose a different theme.
Select Background
Click here to choose which background from the chosen theme you’ll
play in. Keep clicking until the background you want appears. As in the
Quick Game, you can only select backgrounds that you’ve already
reached in the Story Game. Each player can choose a different
background.
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Select Host/Client Player
Click here to choose which will be the ‘host’ player’s side and which will
be the ‘client’ player’s side. Only the ‘host’ player can change this.
Remember that whoever plays as the white/blue side will move first!
Select Game Type
Click here to choose either a normal chess game or one of the Pawn
Games. Keep clicking until the game you want appears. Only the ‘host’
player can change this.
When you’re happy with your selections, click on . If your opponent
hasn’t made all their selections yet, you’ll see a ‘Waiting for other player’
message. Once both players have clicked on
the game will start.
Playing a Network Game
You control a Network Game in the same way as you play a Story Game
or a Quick Game. There are a few minor differences, though. For a start,
you won’t see cartoons of the captures. And if you select options that
make a big change to the game, like swap sides, load/save game, etc,
your opponent will be asked whether they agree first.
It’s also possible to send a message to your opponent. Just click on
their advisor character and a message window will appear. Now type in
your message and then either press ‘ENTER’ or click on
to send it.
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Scrapbook
Settings
As you explore Chessland, I’ve got all sorts of
rewards to give you – and this is where you store
‘em, right in this here Scrapbook. Just click on it to
open it.
You can change almost everything in LEGO Chess, from
the way the game looks and sound to how it plays –
just click on the crystal ball! You shouldn’t need to
come here too often, but hey – it’s nice to have the
choice!
You can turn the pages of the Scrapbook by clicking on the arrow
buttons in the corners of the screen. Each open spread contains all the
rewards for one of the LEGO System themes.
Whenever you capture one of your opponent’s pieces in a Story Game,
you’ll get a sticker to put in your Scrapbook. Now if you click on one of
these stickers you’ll be able to watch the cartoon of the capture, to
remind you of your heroic deeds. Can you get the complete sets?
If you reach the end of a Story you’ll be rewarded with a certificate and
this will appear in the Scrapbook right next to your sticker collection. If
your computer has a printer attached, you can print out a copy of the
certificate. To do this, first click on the certificate. You’ll be asked if
you’re sure you want to print out the certificate – if you are, click on .
There’s also a special spread in the Scrapbook devoted to your
achievements while learning chess in my study. But I’ll let you discover
what they are!
From this menu you can change features and settings
related to Graphics, Sound and Gameplay. Click on the
symbols or words next to each listed item to change
them. Note that
means that the feature or setting is
‘on’, while
means it’s ‘off ’.
Graphics
Detail Level
This setting lets you choose how detailed the graphics look on-screen.
There are four settings: low, medium, high and full – experiment with
them to see which gives the best results on your computer.
Animated Advisors
During a game you’ll see the advisors in the corners of the screen react
whenever something big happens. You can toggle this feature on or off.
Load Game
I keep all your saved games nice n’ safe in the big chest
in my throne room – just click on it to get at ‘em.
Loading a game couldn’t be easier. First click on the saved
game you want to load – you’ll see it light up like a
Christmas tree! Now click on
to load it. You’ll
automatically be taken into the thick of the action!
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Default Board View
This setting lets you choose whether you’ll see a 3D or a 2D board when
you start a game.
Show Cartoons
Whenever one piece captures another you’ll see a short cartoon
sequence. You can toggle this feature on or off.
Show Fidget Moves
During a game you’ll often see the pieces shuffle and fidget if they get
bored. You can toggle this feature on or off.
Show Scared Moves
If a piece is at risk of being captured by the enemy band, you’ll see it
shake and tremble. You can toggle this feature on or off.
Instant Move
Normally pieces will walk or ride from square to square. If this feature is
‘on’ they’ll instantly move between squares instead.
Show Reflections
In the traditional chess background you’ll see that the pieces are
reflected in the board. You can toggle this feature on or off.
If this feature is ‘on’ you’ll see this record displayed.
Show Rank & File Notation
If this feature is ‘on’ the rank and file letters and numbers will be
displayed along the edges of the 2D board.
Allow ‘En Passant’ Capture
Lets you choose whether pawns can make ‘en passant’ captures.
Allow Castling
Lets you choose whether castling is allowed.
Allow Promotion
Lets you choose whether promotion is allowed.
Must Move Touched Piece
If this setting is ‘on’ players cannot change their minds and select
another piece if one has already been highlighted.
No Time Limit/Time Limit Per Move/Time Limit Per Game
Clicking on this setting cycles through the three options listed above.
• If you select ‘No Time Limit’, each player can take as long as they want
to move.
Sound
Music Volume
Slide the button on this bar to make the music louder or softer.
Sound Effects Volume
Slide the button on this bar to make the sound effects louder or softer.
Gameplay
Show Notation
The computer keeps a record of each move made using chess notation.
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• If you select ‘Time Limit Per Move’ each player has a specified amount
of time in which to make a move; if they run out of time, they lose.
Click on the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ signs next to the minutes and seconds
counters to change the amount of time available.
• If you select ‘Time Limit Per Game’ each player has a specified amount
of total time in which to win the game; if they run out of time, they
lose. Click on the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ signs next to the minutes and seconds
counters to change the amount of time available.
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Notes for Parents
Re-configuring LEGO Chess
The configuration program determines the screen resolution, color
depth and 3D drivers that’ll be used when running LEGO Chess.
The first time LEGO Chess is run, the configuration program will
automatically pick what it considers to be the optimum settings for your
PC. However, if you wish to change the settings at any time, simply run
the ‘Config.exe’ program – you’ll find this in the folder you installed
LEGO Chess to.
• If you have no 3D-accelerator card, pick the Krisalis Software Driver.
NOTE: To use the Krisalis software driver, you need to have DirectX
installed on your PC.
Resolution
Lets you choose the resolution LEGO Chess is displayed at.
If you’re happy with settings, click on ‘OK’ to save them – they will then
be used every time LEGO Chess is run.
The configuration program allows you to change two settings:
Driver
This specifies the driver that LEGO Chess will use to access the graphics
hardware in your PC. Various options will be available depending on
what hardware and software you have installed. If you do not have a
3D-accelerator card, or your 3D-accelerator card is not directly
supported by one of our drivers, then you must install DirectX from the
LEGO Chess CD-ROM.
When the configuration program first runs, it will detect the best driver
for your system. You should pick the driver which most closely relates to
the graphics hardware in your system.
• If you have a supported 3D-accelerator card (e.g. a 3Dfx card), pick
the custom driver for that card type (e.g. Glide Custom Driver).
• If you have a 3D-accelerator card which does not have its own custom
driver, pick the DirectX driver specific to that card type (e.g. 3Dfx
Interactive DirectX Driver).
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Epilepsy Warning
Please read before using any video game or allowing your children to
use it.
Some people are liable to have an epileptic seizure or loss of
consciousness when exposed to flashing lights or certain normal
conditions of everyday life. Such persons could risk a seizure while
watching televised images or while playing certain video games, and this
can occur even if there have been no previous medical problems or
experience of epilepsy.
If you or a member of your family has ever shown epileptic symptoms
(seizure or loss of consciousness) when exposed to flickering lights,
consult your doctor before playing.
Parents should supervise their children’s use of video games. If you or
your children experience any of the following symptoms – dizziness,
altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of consciousness,
disorientation, involuntary movements or convulsions – discontinue use
immediately and consult your doctor.
PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL PRECAUTIONS WHEN PLAYING
VIDEO GAMES
Do not sit too close to the television screen; position yourself with the
linking cable at full stretch. Play video games preferably on a small
screen. Do not play if you are tired or have not had much sleep. Make
sure that the room in which you are playing is well lit. Rest for 10-15
minutes per hour while playing video games.
Credits
This here’s the guys n’ gals who worked so hard to bring you
LEGO Chess – you give ‘em a big round of applause now!
Published by
Producer
Localisation Manager
QA Manager
Testing
LEGO Media International
Dave Upchurch
Cara McMullan
Tony Miller
Josh Collins; Scott Mackintosh
Developed by
Project Manager
Lead Programmer
Programmers
Graphic Artists
Klib Team
Software 3D Driver
Krisalis Software Ltd
Andy Ware
Graeme Richardson
Narinder Basran; Matt Hopwood
Rob Richardson; Phil Hackney; Paul Dobson
Richard Teather; Damian McKenna; Kevin Thacker
Pete Harrap
Chess Engine by
Project Coordinator
Oxford Softworks
Calvin Hutt
FMV Sequences by
Producer
Art Director
Animation Supervisor
Model Creation
Animators
Data Design Interactive
Stewart Green
Rob Dorney
Dave Garbett
Simon Scott
Stuart Barnecutt; Graham Collier; Rob Dorney;
Simeon Hankins; Mark Harrison; Hearl Hutchinson;
Teoman Irmak; Simon Scott
John Saull
Andrew Price
Sound Effects
Storyboards
And Last But Not Least…
Tutorial Design
Tutorial Script
Voice of ‘The King’
FMV & In-Game Music
Recording Studio
Additional thanks to
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Jeff Rollason
Nick Arnold
Tom Clarke-Hill
Dave Punshon & Richard Wells
The Vocal Suite
Laurence Scotford, Tomas Gillo and Rob Smith
at LEGO Media International; Morten Bank and
the team at LEGO Futura; Allison.
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