Being a fan of chess, and having more than a handful of boards cluttering my bookshelves (plus a portable magnetic set at my work desk, just in case) this vacuum tube creation certainly caught my eye. Not sure if it’s a steampunk vibe, or just the thought of being able to rig the board to shock my opponent, though I doubt it’s a current feature.
Creator Paul Fryer made this set with an actual current running through the plugs so the pieces glow whenever you set them in place. Called the Chess Set for Tesla, there are seven made so far, and I’m sure the price range is a bit outside of my yearly salary. Ah well. Christmas present, anyone?
I see that smile.