As a beginner, you have detailed instructions, all while the voice command assists you through the game. I think once they finish reading the instructions they are going to really have a blast.

When the piece is pressed down on the board, the computer recognizes which piece your moving and where your moving it to when pressed again after the move. You simply pick up the desired chess piece you wish to move and lightly use it to tap the space...  Read More

The set comes with a pack of cards showing the moves for each piece. There are storage compartments in the bottom for the pieces, which is especially helpful. Comes with a pouch.

It seems really cheaply made. The magnets are quite weak and barely hold the pieces in place. Sometimes it makes an annoying buzzing noise after you make it's move. Overall, this chess computer is not intuitive to use.

The pieces, the board, and the carrying case are all nice and sturdy. Large easy to distinguish pieces. The pieces are very plain looking, but that's better than fancy sets where you can't tell a rook from a bishop.

The pieces look and feel nice, the mat unrolls flat/doesn't curl, and the bag makes it easy to pack. It is inexpensive, but nice and very durable.

The board is vinyl and has a very nice feel. The one downside is that the board has a strong plastic/vinyl smell each time i take it out. If you’re not planning on playing outside much, this board is a great buy, otherwise opt for mousepad material.

The mat glue smells so strongly that after a week of airing it out, we still can't be in the same room. The board is junk.