🎮 Themed & Character Chess Sets
Bring imagination to the chessboard with our Themed & Character Chess Sets — a curated range of fun, story-driven chess sets designed to spark curiosity, encourage more play, and make learning chess feel exciting. These sets are especially popular for kids, collectors, and gift buyers, because they turn every game into a mini adventure while still keeping the core chess experience intact.
Whether your child is new to chess or already playing regularly, a themed set can be a powerful motivator: children naturally connect with characters and worlds they love, which helps them stay engaged longer and practise more consistently at home.
 
🟩 Block World–Style Chess Set (Minecraft-Inspired)
This block-world themed chess set is inspired by pixel-style adventure games that many children love.
Each chess piece is designed as a 3D block character, making the pieces highly recognisable and fun to interact with. The themed board and chunky figures are easy to handle, especially for younger players.
This set is excellent for children who enjoy building, exploration, and creative play, as it naturally encourages them to sit down and play longer games of chess. While visually playful, the set follows standard chess rules and layout, making it fully suitable for learning and practice.
Recommended for:
Beginner to intermediate players
Children who enjoy creative or building-style games
Gifts and home display with regular play use
 
🍄 Super Mario–Style Character Chess Set
This colourful character-based chess set is inspired by classic platform-game worlds, featuring bright, friendly figurines that clearly represent each chess role. Pawns, rooks, knights, and royalty are all easy to identify, helping beginners learn piece movement more intuitively.
The playful design makes this set especially suitable for family chess nights and first-time learners. Children often feel more confident playing with familiar characters, which helps reduce frustration and increases engagement during practice games.
Recommended for:
First-time chess learners
Family play and casual games
Ages 7+
Gift buyers looking for a fun but educational chess set
 
🧙 Wizard Chess Set (Classic Fantasy Theme)
This wizard-themed chess set features highly detailed sculpted pieces inspired by a magical fantasy world. The two opposing armies are visually distinct, with intricate character designs that give the set a strong collector and display appeal.
Compared to more playful character sets, this version has a more mature and cinematic feel, making it suitable for older students, teenagers, and adults who enjoy themed chess without sacrificing a classic look. The board and pieces are well balanced for both display and actual gameplay.
Recommended for:
Teen and adult players
Collectors and display-focused buyers
Premium gifts
Players who want a themed set with a serious aesthetic
 
🧩 Wizard Brick-Style Chess Set (Build-Inspired Theme)
This unique chess set combines fantasy themes with a buildable, toy-style design. The pieces resemble brick-constructed characters, giving the set a playful yet structured look that appeals strongly to creative children.
It is especially popular with kids who enjoy construction toys and imaginative storytelling, as each game feels like a scene from a fantasy adventure. Despite its toy-like appearance, the board layout and piece proportions remain suitable for real chess games.
Recommended for:
Creative learners
Children who enjoy buildable toys
Gift buyers looking for something unique
Home play and light display use