Comments on: TAKE THE BRAIN: we explore and support the concept of STUPID CHESS https://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 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 07:16:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 By: Tom Sweetman https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-2#comment-2539720 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 07:16:53 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-2539720 Not only did I love this game as a child i have bought it again twice on ebay to play with the family. There is so much strategy. A real treat to play

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By: Steve https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-2#comment-2385227 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 09:33:30 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-2385227 This was my favourite childhood game, probably because I sucked at actual chess.

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By: mark sinker https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-2325826 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 13:44:28 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-2325826 Hi Phil, the rules can be found here: https://www.chessvariants.com/other.dir/smess.html

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By: Phil https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-2325821 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 12:37:53 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-2325821 Hi – I have just found this game when clearing out my loft and decided to play it 40 years after my last game. However, I cannot find the instructions. You wouldn’t have a copy you could photograph and email to me would you?

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By: Matthew Taylor https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-2312271 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 11:01:56 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-2312271 I have recently purchased this game after hunting for a good condition version. I am looking at scanning the models so that I can 3D print spare figures if needed. I played this years ago with my grandparents who have lost there copy of the game. Hopefully 3D printing spare figures will allow many more years of fun for Nephew and Grandson

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By: Ethan emsley https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-2277612 Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:20:51 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-2277612 anyone know a link for the advert?

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By: Charlie Stott https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-2239492 Sat, 05 May 2018 01:25:49 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-2239492 I wonder if anyone can provide me with odd pieces, or sufficient photographs for me to create 3d models for 3d printing, so I can recreate this game for my son.

I promise to return pieces and printed spares.

I played it with my grandparents 50 years ago.

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By: Mary Truby https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-1596213 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 12:48:12 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-1596213 We have played and loved this game for two generations. If you had played it more often, you would have discovered that there are strategies that develop through play, just as in chess. It’s an excellent educational game for kids and introduces them to chess in a less scary way. It is, after all, for fun!

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By: Veronica Andrews https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-1539833 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 11:53:23 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-1539833 I brought this game when it first came out still have it in good condition today as a family we have loved playing it and now my grandchildren age 5 year – 12 years also love playing it would love to know how much it is worth today against the few pounds we paid for it over 40 years ago

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By: takethebrain https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-1114444 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:26:58 +0000 https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/#comment-1114444 Take the brain for android available now for free on google play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.kresict.ttbgui

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By: thefatgit https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-939315 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:46:16 +0000 https://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.

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By: a tanned rested and unlogged lørd sükråt wötsît https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-939306 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:23:04 +0000 https://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

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By: Tracy Chappell https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-939273 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:08:05 +0000 https://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?

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By: a tanned rested and unlogged lørd sükråt wötsît https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-938858 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:35:43 +0000 https://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

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By: Tracy Chappell https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-938823 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:09:51 +0000 https://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?

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By: John https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-723536 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 03:16:49 +0000 https://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

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By: Mark Wheelhouse https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-689930 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:03:35 +0000 https://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.

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By: David b https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-669213 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:45:18 +0000 https://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.

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By: HR Pufinstuf https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-666743 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:21:03 +0000 https://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!

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By: Alex https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-653751 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:26:51 +0000 https://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.

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By: Christine https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-630652 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:48:33 +0000 https://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

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By: Rachel https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-611311 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:34:59 +0000 https://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

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By: Jilana https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-567277 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:16:05 +0000 https://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.

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By: Mike https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-559326 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:23:07 +0000 https://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)

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By: Joe https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-551001 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:20:08 +0000 https://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!

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By: tim https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-503102 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:13:20 +0000 https://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.

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By: Maria https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-372826 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:18:20 +0000 https://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

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By: jeff w https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-255877 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:20:46 +0000 https://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.

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By: mark sinker https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-254784 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 08:37:52 +0000 https://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)

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By: Tommy Mack https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-254637 Sat, 07 Apr 2007 23:42:35 +0000 https://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.

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By: mark sinker https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-254453 Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:31:30 +0000 https://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

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By: Tommy Mack https://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2007/04/take-the-brain-we-explore-and-support-the-concept-of-stupid-chess/comment-page-1#comment-254434 Sat, 07 Apr 2007 13:48:50 +0000 https://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.

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