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Bughouse Chess (1960)

4 players · 10 min · age 10+ · ★ 7.4 on BGG

Players
4
Play time
10 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium
BGG rating
7.4/10

Best for 4 players aged 10+ who like abstract strategy games — medium complexity, plays in 10 min.

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Bughouse Chess board game box cover

About Bughouse Chess

Bughouse Chess is a variation of chess played with two teams of two people on two chess boards. Chess clocks are used, generally with 5 minute time controls. Team members sit beside each other playing opposite colors. Each player plays his opponent as in standard chess, except that whenever a piece is captured, it is given to the teammate. The teammate can then decide to play a normal move, or place the captured piece on any unoccupied square of the board (exception: pawns ca…

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Abstract Strategy

Mechanics: Grid Movement, Team-Based Game · Designer: (Uncredited)

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Bughouse Chess FAQ

How many players is Bughouse Chess?
Bughouse Chess plays with 4 players — it is a strict 4-player game, ages 10 and up.
How long does Bughouse Chess take to play?
A game of Bughouse Chess takes 10 min, at medium complexity (2.8/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Bughouse Chess any good?
Bughouse Chess rates 7.4/10 from 341 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a abstract strategy game built around grid movement, team-based game.