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Merlin’s Chess
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Merlin’s Chess

by MechaTurtle Interactive · Released May 22, 2025
★★★★★4.2145 reviews
Quest 3S · Quest 3 · Quest Pro · Quest 2

About this game

The world’s most legendary board game reimagined with magic, battles, and VR.

Whether you’re here to relax, learn, or compete, Merlin’s Chess brings strategy and fantasy together in the most immersive way possible.

Includes:

🚨 Official CHESS.COM Integration!

Challenge over 200 million Chess.com users, or play against official Chess.com Bots of the world champions, athletes, and celebrity content creators. Enjoy first-of-kind cross-play.

♟️ Animated Chessboards

Massive or tabletop-sized pieces come to life and clash each other with sound and visual effects.

✋🏻 Full Hand Tracking Support

🎙️ Voice Commands

Command the board like a true wizard. Use natural language to move pieces, and perform in-game actions.

🎨 Environments & Piece Sets

Choose between various theme options to craft your own gameplay experience.

🌐 Multiple Game Modes

Use Casual/Ranked modes to play chess with popular Time Controls. Switch to Spectator Mode to join others and make it a Chess Party, or test your skills against AI opponents in AI Mode.

👫Make New Friends

Customizable Avatars, Voice Chat, and Friendship System. Find your people, or bring your own. Includes safety features like Mute & Block.

Upcoming Features

  • Puzzle Mode
  • Mixed Reality Support
  • Merlin’s Chess Academy
  • New Environments, Piece Sets, AI Opponents

Details

Release date
May 22, 2025
Genre
Tabletop, Strategy
Category
GAMES
Modes
Multiplayer, Single User, Multiplayer
Play area
Sitting, Standing, Room-scale
Comfort
Comfortable for most
Age rating
Everyone 10+
Headsets
Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2
Controllers
Hand Tracking, Touch Controllers
Hand tracking
✓ Supported
Languages
English
Internet
Required
Ratings
★ 4.2 (145 reviews)
Download size
1.4 GB
Version
v0.2.2.2c.p
In-app purchases
No
In-app ads
No
Giftable
✓ Yes
Content
Fantasy Violence

Frequently asked questions

How much does Merlin’s Chess cost on Meta Quest?

Merlin’s Chess currently costs $11.69 (down from $12.99)€10.79 (down from €11.99)£8.99 (down from £9.99)¥1,800 (down from ¥2,000)CA$16.19 (down from CA$17.99) on the Meta Horizon Store. That price already includes the exclusive 10% creator discount, applied automatically at checkout through our link.

Is Merlin’s Chess on sale right now?

Not at the moment, but our creator link takes 10% off at checkout automatically, so you never pay the full sticker price. Store sales come around regularly, and every new discount appears on our deals page the moment it goes live.

Does Merlin’s Chess work on Quest 3, Quest 3S or Quest 2?

Merlin’s Chess officially supports: Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2. Headset support is set by the developer, as listed on the official store.

Is Merlin’s Chess multiplayer or single player?

Yes: Merlin’s Chess supports multiplayer, single user, multiplayer, as listed on the official store.

Is Merlin’s Chess comfortable for VR beginners?

Merlin’s Chess is rated Comfortable by the official store: minimal artificial movement, a great pick for VR newcomers.

What is the age rating for Merlin’s Chess?

Merlin’s Chess is rated Everyone 10+ on the official Meta store. Age ratings matter especially for online multiplayer titles, where voice chat is open.

Is Merlin’s Chess any good? What do players think?

Merlin’s Chess holds a 4.2 / 5 average from 145 player ratings on the official Meta store, a solid sample of the player base.

When did Merlin’s Chess come out?

Merlin’s Chess was released on May 22, 2025, published by MechaTurtle Interactive.