Core mechanics, audience, experience, what can be changed Chess is significantly older compared to the other games on this list, although each piece has a set move and begins at the same starting point every match, the possibilities are endless and the strategy needed to play well does not match the simplicity of the rules and visuals. This game can and is played by any one at any age, which is shown in chess competition as they have a wide range of competitors Chess gives the experience of a very serious and strategic intense game, although it can be played casually, players who tend to do so lose to their opponent. Due to chess being such a classic game, adding more complicated mechanics might make the game difficult to get used to or even understand, more simplistic mechanics can be added to change up the gameplay. For example, new movement rules could be added like the ability to swap your rooks and bishops movements once per game. Dice could also be added as a new piece which is more recognisable, maybe determining how far a pawn can go at the beginning of a game.