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"With a BrickScore of 83.9, a 4.6-star average from 194 owners, and 95% recommending it, the Pirates Chess Set earns its Highly Recommended tier as a parts- and minifigure-dense set that doubles as a functional chess game, though the non-minifigure bishop pieces are a recurring point of frustration."
The Pirates Chess Set (40158) is driven almost entirely by owner feedback, as all available reviews come from LEGO.com buyers rather than independent expert critics. Across 194 owner ratings averaging 4.6 out of 5, with 95% recommending the set, the consensus is clear: 20 minifigures, a clever folding board design that stores vertically, and a $59.99 price point create a compelling package for Pirates fans, chess learners, and army builders alike. The BrickScore of 83.9 reflects that sustained owner enthusiasm.
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"I'd like to think that my gamble on the LEGO Pirates Chess set paid off in spades."
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"if you're a fan of Chess and a fan of Lego this is a great way to combine those two things together"
JANG's LEGO Reviews"I'd like to think that my gamble on the LEGO Pirates Chess set paid off in spades."
"if you're a fan of Chess and a fan of Lego this is a great way to combine those two things together"
Owners love the minifigures, piece count, and pirate theme, but many customize the geometric chess pieces and some received incomplete sets.
Amazon4.6
LEGO.com4.6
