Comments on: TAKE THE BRAIN: we explore and support the concept of STUPID CHESS http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/ Lollards in the high church of low culture Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:12:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: thefatgit http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-939315 thefatgit Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:46:16 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-939315 The Brain either has a SPECTACULAR moustache (yay! Movember) or it's an upturned book resting atop his rotund blue belly. Kewt. The Brain either has a SPECTACULAR moustache (yay! Movember) or it’s an upturned book resting atop his rotund blue belly. Kewt.

]]> By: a tanned rested and unlogged lørd sükråt wötsît http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-939306 a tanned rested and unlogged lørd sükråt wötsît Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:23:04 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-939306 yes, every piece moves in a straight line (sorry, i'm not in my flat this week, and far away from my board and the rules, so i'm explaining them from memory), and every piece can take an opponent's piece if it's in range yes, every piece moves in a straight line (sorry, i’m not in my flat this week, and far away from my board and the rules, so i’m explaining them from memory), and every piece can take an opponent’s piece if it’s in range

]]> By: Tracy Chappell http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-939273 Tracy Chappell Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:08:05 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-939273 So the numbskulls move in a straight line and can take out opponents ninnies and numbskulls? They can go straight until they take out opponents peice? So the numbskulls move in a straight line and can take out opponents ninnies and numbskulls? They can go straight until they take out opponents peice?

]]> By: a tanned rested and unlogged lørd sükråt wötsît http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-938858 a tanned rested and unlogged lørd sükråt wötsît Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:35:43 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-938858 the purpose is to capture the opponent's brain a piece captures a opponent's piece by moving onto its square (as in chess) pieces move as per arrows only the little ones move one square at a time, in any allowable direction the tall ones move as far as you like, in any allowable direction brain i think moves one square at a time, in any allowable direction pieces can't jump over other pieces; nor can two pieces occupy the same square the purpose is to capture the opponent’s brain
a piece captures a opponent’s piece by moving onto its square (as in chess)

pieces move as per arrows only
the little ones move one square at a time, in any allowable direction
the tall ones move as far as you like, in any allowable direction
brain i think moves one square at a time, in any allowable direction
pieces can’t jump over other pieces; nor can two pieces occupy the same square

]]> By: Tracy Chappell http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-938823 Tracy Chappell Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:09:51 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-938823 I have just found the game at my parent's house but the rules are not with it! Can someone please tell me what they are as I can't wait to play it with my son? I have just found the game at my parent’s house but the rules are not with it! Can someone please tell me what they are as I can’t wait to play it with my son?

]]> By: John http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-723536 John Thu, 23 Sep 2010 03:16:49 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-723536 This was one of my all time favourite boardgames... simply because it turns chess players to mush. I even went as far as producing a 'de-luxe' version, some years back containing 6" pieces that I cast from moulds and housed in a suitably over-the-top wooden case, which folded out to reveal the board (half on each side of the case). I still have it and my daughter (nearly nine) is almost at the point where she's a real threat, when we play! John, Wakefield, UK This was one of my all time favourite boardgames… simply because it turns chess players to mush. I even went as far as producing a ‘de-luxe’ version, some years back containing 6″ pieces that I cast from moulds and housed in a suitably over-the-top wooden case, which folded out to reveal the board (half on each side of the case). I still have it and my daughter (nearly nine) is almost at the point where she’s a real threat, when we play! John, Wakefield, UK

]]> By: Mark Wheelhouse http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-689930 Mark Wheelhouse Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:03:35 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-689930 I have just found my "Take The Brain" board game I had when I was a kid.It is in very good condition with all the pieces and the rules.The box lid was split on the corners but I have repaired it.I am open to offers if anyone wants to buy it.My mobile number is 07909113055. I have just found my “Take The Brain” board game I had when I was a kid.It is in very good condition with all the pieces and the rules.The box lid was split on the corners but I have repaired it.I am open to offers if anyone wants to buy it.My mobile number is 07909113055.

]]> By: David b http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-669213 David b Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:45:18 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-669213 I've owned this game for39 years and it comes out every Christmas, it's great fun and we always have a tournament, I am always amazed at the reaction of people who have never seen it. My kids play it. And I hope one day there's will as well. D. I’ve owned this game for39 years and it comes out every Christmas, it’s great fun and we always have a tournament, I am always amazed at the reaction of people who have never seen it. My kids play it. And I hope one day there’s will as well. D.

]]> By: HR Pufinstuf http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-666743 HR Pufinstuf Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:21:03 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-666743 I'm a keen on-line chess player but I loved my christmas persent of Take The Brain when I was a kid. It disappeared ( someone indeed did take the brain!) and have been looking on and off for years to buy it for younger members of my family. Reading your comments above made me laugh and its good to know I'm not alone! I’m a keen on-line chess player but I loved my christmas persent of Take The Brain when I was a kid. It disappeared ( someone indeed did take the brain!) and have been looking on and off for years to buy it for younger members of my family. Reading your comments above made me laugh and its good to know I’m not alone!

]]> By: Alex http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-653751 Alex Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:26:51 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-653751 Ha ha, my dad was mad for this as a kid and got me into it, i agree it is nothing compared to the pure brilliance of chess, but it does have a certain cheesy fun element to it. I think we got lucky on ebay and got it for £14 but it can be very expensive. Ha ha, my dad was mad for this as a kid and got me into it, i agree it is nothing compared to the pure brilliance of chess, but it does have a certain cheesy fun element to it. I think we got lucky on ebay and got it for £14 but it can be very expensive.

]]> By: Christine http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-630652 Christine Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:48:33 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-630652 I loved this game and i kept it untill it disappeared a few years ago iI think someone borrowed it. I want it back I loved this game and i kept it untill it disappeared a few years ago iI think someone borrowed it. I want it back

]]> By: Rachel http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-611311 Rachel Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:34:59 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-611311 I love Take the Brain! The Ninnies look like Ralph Wiggum in the Simpsons lol I love Take the Brain! The Ninnies look like Ralph Wiggum in the Simpsons lol

]]> By: Jilana http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-567277 Jilana Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:16:05 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-567277 I too loved this game as a child and would dearly like to find a copy for my children to play with. I too loved this game as a child and would dearly like to find a copy for my children to play with.

]]> By: Mike http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-559326 Mike Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:23:07 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-559326 I really liked the game when I was little (Im 43) and mothers being what they are, mine never throws anything away, with the result my neices enjoy trying to beat uncle Mike. And want to take it home with them So being uncle Mike , and fairly nice at times, Ive tried to get a second hand edition. £60 off ebay!! I looked into printing the game board up and getting the pieces cast in resin, and even that came to about a ton. Would almost have been cheaper to get it cast in bronze and silver (that worked out at about £120 for the figures) I really liked the game when I was little (Im 43) and mothers being what they are, mine never throws anything away, with the result my neices enjoy trying to beat uncle Mike. And want to take it home with them
So being uncle Mike , and fairly nice at times, Ive tried to get a second hand edition. £60 off ebay!!
I looked into printing the game board up and getting the pieces cast in resin, and even that came to about a ton. Would almost have been cheaper to get it cast in bronze and silver (that worked out at about £120 for the figures)

]]> By: Joe http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-551001 Joe Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:20:08 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-551001 I still have this game and play it at least every month. I let slip once I own it in mint condition btw and a friends dad offered me £50 there and then for it, lol. They should bring it back, it was so cheap but anyone can have a go because unlike chess the moves are defined by the board so it's so much easier than chess because aslong as a square doesn't have an arrow pointing at you you're safe! I still have this game and play it at least every month. I let slip once I own it in mint condition btw and a friends dad offered me £50 there and then for it, lol. They should bring it back, it was so cheap but anyone can have a go because unlike chess the moves are defined by the board so it’s so much easier than chess because aslong as a square doesn’t have an arrow pointing at you you’re safe!

]]> By: tim http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-503102 tim Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:13:20 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-503102 I still have this game in its box but a missing one numskull. Didn't know wether to throw it or keep it. I still have this game in its box but a missing one numskull. Didn’t know wether to throw it or keep it.

]]> By: Maria http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-372826 Maria Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:18:20 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-372826 does anyone know where i can buy this game. Loved it as a kid does anyone know where i can buy this game. Loved it as a kid

]]> By: jeff w http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-255877 jeff w Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:20:46 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-255877 I have definitely played this game once. I have 0 memory of when - it must have been later than 1970 tho - or whose game it was, but just the mention of Numskulls brought it all back. I have definitely played this game once. I have 0 memory of when – it must have been later than 1970 tho – or whose game it was, but just the mention of Numskulls brought it all back.

]]> By: pˆnk s lord sükråt cunctør http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-254784 pˆnk s lord sükråt cunctør Sun, 08 Apr 2007 08:37:52 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-254784 they can go any direction the arrows let them (click on the image for a map of this) they can go any direction the arrows let them (click on the image for a map of this)

]]> By: Tommy Mack http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-254637 Tommy Mack Sat, 07 Apr 2007 23:42:35 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-254637 Crikey, so Queens could gib about all over the shop as long as there was nothing else in the way. Can pawns move sideways? It is a deep, deep shame. Crikey, so Queens could gib about all over the shop as long as there was nothing else in the way.

Can pawns move sideways?

It is a deep, deep shame.

]]> By: pˆnk s lord sükråt cunctør http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-254453 pˆnk s lord sükråt cunctør Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:31:30 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-254453 "king" can only move one square; "queens" can move as far as board allows, except they can't jump other pieces (ie must either stop this side of another piece, or -- if it is an opponent's piece) take it “king” can only move one square; “queens” can move as far as board allows, except they can’t jump other pieces (ie must either stop this side of another piece, or — if it is an opponent’s piece) take it

]]> By: Tommy Mack http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-254434 Tommy Mack Sat, 07 Apr 2007 13:48:50 +0000 http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-254434 Do the Queens and King have greater freedom of movement than the pawns or does each piece move only one square at a time, according to the arrows? God, I'm ashamed of myself for even wanting to know this. Do the Queens and King have greater freedom of movement than the pawns or does each piece move only one square at a time, according to the arrows?

God, I’m ashamed of myself for even wanting to know this.

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