Jurassic Park Chess Set

Although only two players are traditionally required in this dual, why not get all the family involved in doing battle, prehistoric style?

First you’ll need to set up the green and bronze reptilian armies in their fighting positions on the green and black squares of the Jurassic Park board.

The T. rex is king, of course, and its queen is a Spinosaurus. The bishops are dilophosaurs, knights are Velociraptors, castles (rooks) are brachiosaurs and the agile Pteranodons make up the advance party of pawns.

Whether you’re organising a games night with friends or keen to teach your kids chess, this is a fun and compelling way to do it.