This Homemade Chessboard is Perfect for Playing in Your Backyard
M — July 23, 2014 — Art & Design
References: instructables & instructables
If you've always wanted to play chess outside on a large scale board now you can with this garden chessboard. You can make this outdoor chessboard yourself out of stones and gravel for under $40.
This garden chessboard is a great way to encourage kids, friends and family members to spend more time outside and test their logic skills. To make this gigantic garden chessboard begin by finding a place in your backyard that you can fit a one meter by one meter board. Then dig a square hole and lay four concrete pavement blocks inside. Fill the hole up with cement and lay overtop concrete paving blocks that alternate in color. Once the cement dries you can play your first game of chess and use anything from planters to cups as your chess pieces.
This garden chessboard is a great way to encourage kids, friends and family members to spend more time outside and test their logic skills. To make this gigantic garden chessboard begin by finding a place in your backyard that you can fit a one meter by one meter board. Then dig a square hole and lay four concrete pavement blocks inside. Fill the hole up with cement and lay overtop concrete paving blocks that alternate in color. Once the cement dries you can play your first game of chess and use anything from planters to cups as your chess pieces.
Trend Themes
1. Outdoor Chess Games - Creating large-scale garden chessboards encourages outdoor activity and strategic thinking.
2. DIY Backyard Projects - The trend of homemade garden chessboards offers opportunities for DIY enthusiasts to create unique outdoor games.
3. Logic Skills Development - Garden chessboards provide a fun and educational way to engage with others and enhance critical thinking abilities.
Industry Implications
1. Recreation and Outdoor Activities - The recreation industry can capitalize on the demand for outdoor chessboards by offering larger game sets and hosting local chess tournaments.
2. Home Improvement - DIY stores and garden centers can provide materials and instructions on creating backyard chessboards, tapping into the consumer interest in DIY projects.
3. Education and Entertainment - Chess clubs, schools, and entertainment centers can incorporate garden chessboards into their programs, fostering the development of logic and critical thinking skills.
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