Chess Minis: Play & Learn, 3D

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Chess Minis: Play & Learn, 3D is a strategy game with amazing visuals and a good soundtrack. Play and learn chess online with friends for free in this 3D multiplayer puzzle game, which features timed matches. The game offers a fun and engaging way to improve your chess skills and challenge yourself against other players.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Chess Minis: Play & Learn, 3D screenshot

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 137 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Exceptional graphics, UI, and music create an engaging experience.
The game offers a fair monetization system with no ads and all game modes available for free.
The unlock system and customization options enhance the gameplay, making it enjoyable for casual players.

The app can crash during gameplay, particularly when moving pieces, which can disrupt online matches.
There are issues with the game's connection and loading, causing frustration for players trying to start or continue games.
Some features, like the tutorial, are mandatory and cannot be skipped, which may deter experienced players.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising the stunning visuals, unique art styles, and overall aesthetic appeal. Many describe the graphics as "gorgeous" and "eye-popping," likening them to other visually impressive games, while also appreciating the calming music that complements the visuals. Overall, the game's graphics contribute significantly to an enjoyable and immersive experience.
- “Exceptional chess app, with gorgeous graphics and nice sounds and music.”
- “On top of that, the visuals are eye-popping; I've never seen a chess app look so cool.”
- “Beautiful and cute graphics, awesome tutorial for beginners.”
- “No words just play... I've never seen this type of graphics and art in a chess game.”
- “Graphic quality is lacking and doesn't meet modern standards.”
- “The visuals are underwhelming and fail to impress.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and enjoyable qualities, enhancing the overall gaming experience. Many users appreciate the integration of nice sounds and music, although some have expressed a desire for options to control or disable the music. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's charm and user engagement.
- “The music is nice and the game really gets me thinking with some of the challenges.”
- “Love the music and art style 😁 and no ads thank god!”
- “Good music, style, puzzles and colorful”
- “Great for casual chess hobbyists though, very charming. However, the game stops my music player app; can it be made to not do that?”
- “Really terrible, doesn't even have settings to turn off the music, etc.”
- “Graphic goated and the music is calming. It's a chill chess game, but hopefully they add a 1v1 mode on the same device.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization system of the game is praised for being fair and non-intrusive, with no forced ads and all game modes accessible for free. Users appreciate the absence of auto-ads and excessive monetization tactics, highlighting the engaging experience without interruptions. Overall, the game is commended for its quality and respectful approach to monetization.
- “Not overly greedy, and while it does show things that are 'locked' without the subscription, all game modes are available for free with no ads.”
- “Good monetization options (no auto-ads).”
- “Very good no ads just awesome.”
- “I have downloaded so many chess apps; most are littered with ads, bugs, and crazy in-your-face monetization.”
- “Just one thing: please make it both an offline and online game, where playing against real players requires an internet connection, and the rest should be offline, excluding in-game purchases.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the beautiful skins and smooth gameplay, highlighting the enjoyable background music. There is also curiosity about potential gifts for new players, reflecting the game's popularity.
- “The skins are beautiful, and the gameplay feels smooth.”
- “I love the background music and gameplay! By the way, are there any gifts for new players? This game is super famous, and I would love to have something to flex.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The difficulty spikes are frustrating and seem poorly balanced, leading to a lot of unnecessary frustration.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be engaging and entertaining, particularly highlighting the amusing portrayal of the hands as a standout feature.
- “The humor in the game is genuinely hilarious and keeps me laughing throughout.”
- “The witty dialogue and funny character interactions add a delightful charm to the gameplay.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics, making even the simplest tasks entertaining.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is praised for its beautiful 3D piece designs, which enhance the enjoyment of playing chess and make it feel less intimidating. However, there is a suggestion for improvement in the 2D piece designs.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is well-optimized, featuring smooth performance that enhances the experience of its cool pieces, challenging puzzles, and nice music.
- “Cool pieces, challenging puzzles, nice music, and the app runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization of the game allows for seamless gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs on my device; the optimization is top-notch!”