FOR SALE-
Set is in mint or near mint shape, tested and working 100%.
With thick instruction manual, heavy stock quick start guide, and misc. paperwork. Also includes 12 pieces for playing checkers- twp of these checker pieces are missing their little round magnets.
The research labs of Excalibur Electronics have developed the Alpha 2 in 1 exclusively for beginning and intermediate chess and checkers players. Alpha 2 in 1 has a sophisticated program that makes playing fun. Alpha 2 in 1 comes complete with easy to use controls, the Excalibur Teach Mode, Excalibur's Player Rating System and our advanced coaching feature. Advanced Teach Mode teachers beginners in a simple, methodical way the fundamentals of chess, ranging from individual-piece moves to game strategies.
New players can choose from five easy-to-follow Teach Modes. In the first mode, for example, the use competes against the computer where only pawns and kings are used. Once the player has understood that level, the player goes on to the next levels where more chess pieces are utilized.
The five training modes are as follows: Mode 1: Uses kings and pawns. Mode 2: Uses kings, queens, pawns. Mode 3: Uses kings, rooks, pawns. Mode 4: Uses kings, bishops, pawns. Mode 5: Uses kings, knights, pawns. Level 1: Great for beginners Level 72: Beats over 80% of all chess players.
Send your zip code for ship cost- should be between $5.99 and $8.99 if you are in the continental USA (April 2013).
