Battle Chess: Collection
Battle Chess Collection PC CD board game I & II Chinese Chess, Battle Chess 4000
Game
Windows
Interplay
1997
CD
$26.49
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BATTLE CHESS: COLLECTION
Battle Chess: Collection bundles four distinct entries in the long-running Battle Chess family, offering both nostalgia for longtime fans and approachable, visually entertaining chess experiences for newcomers. Each title uses the same core rules of chess (or a chess variant), but layers on personality through animated piece battles, thematic piece sets, and variant-specific rulesets. The collection is designed to deliver variety: classic recreations, modern polish, an alternate cultural variant, and a futuristic take on the familiar board.
Included Games
Battle Chess — The original concept: traditional chess enhanced with cinematic, humorous battle animations whenever a capture occurs. This edition emphasizes personality and charm, turning individual moves into little animated vignettes.
Battle Chess Enhanced Edition — A refreshed version of the classic with updated graphics, smoother animations, modern UI conveniences, and quality-of-life improvements like undo, move history, and adjustable animation speed.
Battle Chess II: Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) — A variation themed around Chinese-style models and the rules of Chinese chess (Xiangqi). Pieces, board layout, and victory conditions reflect the alternate tradition; battles and piece artwork are styled for cultural authenticity and visual distinction.
Battle Chess 4000 — A futuristic, often humorous take where pieces and battle sequences are set in sci-fi or cyberpunk environments. This title tends to include fresh piece models, novel animation scenarios, and occasionally experimental board layouts or special effects.
Gameplay Mechanics & Differences
Standard Chess Rules: Battle Chess and Enhanced Edition follow orthodox chess rules: castling, en passant, promotion, and check/checkmate are all present. The emphasis is on preserving the integrity of the original game while adding presentation layers.
Chinese Chess Mechanics: Battle Chess II implements Xiangqi rules: a different board (with the river and palaces), unique piece moves (e.g., cannons, advisors, elephants), and different checkmate conditions. Learning the piece interactions gives the variant its strategic richness.
Variant Elements in 4000: While primarily respecting chess rules, Battle Chess 4000 may include novelty mechanics such as alternate piece skins with special animations, environmental hazards in animations, or optional house rules to vary play.
The Battle Chess series is celebrated for bringing personality and humor to a sometimes austere game. The Collection preserves that legacy while adding accessibility and visual variety. It appeals to players who enjoy theatrics and storytelling as part of their chess experience, as well as those seeking a casual or family-friendly introduction to chess and its variants.
Whether you’re revisiting a classic or exploring a new variant, Battle Chess: Collection combines tactical play with animated spectacle — offering a playful and varied set of chess experiences for players of all levels.
For DOS/Windows (via DOSBox) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
Battle Chess: Collection bundles four distinct entries in the long-running Battle Chess family, offering both nostalgia for longtime fans and approachable, visually entertaining chess experiences for newcomers. Each title uses the same core rules of chess (or a chess variant), but layers on personality through animated piece battles, thematic piece sets, and variant-specific rulesets. The collection is designed to deliver variety: classic recreations, modern polish, an alternate cultural variant, and a futuristic take on the familiar board.
Included Games
Battle Chess — The original concept: traditional chess enhanced with cinematic, humorous battle animations whenever a capture occurs. This edition emphasizes personality and charm, turning individual moves into little animated vignettes.
Battle Chess Enhanced Edition — A refreshed version of the classic with updated graphics, smoother animations, modern UI conveniences, and quality-of-life improvements like undo, move history, and adjustable animation speed.
Battle Chess II: Chinese Chess (Xiangqi) — A variation themed around Chinese-style models and the rules of Chinese chess (Xiangqi). Pieces, board layout, and victory conditions reflect the alternate tradition; battles and piece artwork are styled for cultural authenticity and visual distinction.
Battle Chess 4000 — A futuristic, often humorous take where pieces and battle sequences are set in sci-fi or cyberpunk environments. This title tends to include fresh piece models, novel animation scenarios, and occasionally experimental board layouts or special effects.
Gameplay Mechanics & Differences
Standard Chess Rules: Battle Chess and Enhanced Edition follow orthodox chess rules: castling, en passant, promotion, and check/checkmate are all present. The emphasis is on preserving the integrity of the original game while adding presentation layers.
Chinese Chess Mechanics: Battle Chess II implements Xiangqi rules: a different board (with the river and palaces), unique piece moves (e.g., cannons, advisors, elephants), and different checkmate conditions. Learning the piece interactions gives the variant its strategic richness.
Variant Elements in 4000: While primarily respecting chess rules, Battle Chess 4000 may include novelty mechanics such as alternate piece skins with special animations, environmental hazards in animations, or optional house rules to vary play.
The Battle Chess series is celebrated for bringing personality and humor to a sometimes austere game. The Collection preserves that legacy while adding accessibility and visual variety. It appeals to players who enjoy theatrics and storytelling as part of their chess experience, as well as those seeking a casual or family-friendly introduction to chess and its variants.
Whether you’re revisiting a classic or exploring a new variant, Battle Chess: Collection combines tactical play with animated spectacle — offering a playful and varied set of chess experiences for players of all levels.
For DOS/Windows (via DOSBox) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
