Chess for Kids - Play & Learn
- April 6, 2013
- Chess.com
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Get on Apple Store"Chess for Kids - Play & Learn" is a game that helps children learn and play chess through the ChessKid app. The app provides a fun and interactive way to learn the rules and strategies of chess. Players can also enjoy chess games with friends, making it a great choice for families and children looking to improve their chess skills. The game is suitable for children of all ages and skill levels.
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Reviews
- Great for teaching kids how to play chess with engaging lessons and puzzles.
- User-friendly interface that allows for easy navigation and learning.
- Safe environment for children to play chess without the risk of inappropriate interactions.
- Many features require a premium subscription, limiting access to free users.
- Frequent bugs and glitches, especially in the Android version, leading to frustrating experiences.
- Difficulties in adding friends and playing against them, making it hard for kids to connect with peers.
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the app is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and issues accessing features, particularly on the Android version. Many express frustration over the app freezing during critical moments, leading to a negative impact on gameplay and user experience.
“Gold status is very buggy; half the time it doesn't apply correctly.”
“I wish I could give a better review, but the Android app versions are very buggy. The club to which I belong cannot be accessed from the mobile app, so I can't interact with my club members.”
“Just freezes up every time I press continue.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some users expressing strong dissatisfaction, labeling them as "terrible," while others praise the 3D graphics and consider them a standout feature. Overall, opinions on the graphics vary significantly among players.
“I love this game! The graphics are amazing.”
“The 3D graphics are stunning.”
“My favorite part is definitely the graphics.”
“The graphics are terrible.”
“Add 3D graphics.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and recommend it for its amusing elements, such as funny videos and engaging features. The lightheartedness adds to the overall experience, making it a fun choice for players of all ages.
“I took a screenshot just because it looked funny, lol, but I definitely recommend this app.”
“It's a very funny game; you have to download it.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the app is generally seen as relaxing, enhancing the experience of playing chess. However, users express frustration that the app does not allow for background music playback, as it interrupts any external music to produce its own sound effects.
“It is relaxing; you can listen to music while playing chess.”
“It's a good app for both playing and tactics, but unfortunately, you cannot turn off the sound, making it impossible to listen to music on the same device.”
“It's a good app for both playing and tactics, but unfortunately you cannot turn off the sound, making it impossible to listen to music on the same device.”
“Also, if you are listening to music, the ChessKid app will stop it so that it can make its clicking sound when a piece is moved.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads in the game and suggest a monetization model where watching advertisements could reward them with in-game currency, such as diamonds, for purchasing chess lessons. Overall, the monetization approach is viewed positively, with a desire for optional ad-based rewards.
“Amazing game, no ads, there is nothing to fix.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt gameplay.”
“I appreciate that I can enjoy the game without being bombarded by in-app purchases.”
“I hope you can add a feature where if you watch an advertisement, you can earn diamonds to exchange for chess lessons.”
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It's frustrating that so many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users feel that the emotional aspect of the game is lacking, as interacting with elements yields no response, diminishing the potential for meaningful connections or reactions.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find that ChessKid offers a straightforward and effective platform for enhancing their chess skills and gameplay.
“I think that ChessKid is a very easy way to expand and improve your gameplay.”
