Chess is one of the oldest board games ever. It is easy to learn and hard to master. Over the years, there have been many gorgeous chess board designs. This Nixie Tube Chessboard is one of the most unique ones yet. It is made with IN-7 Nixies that glow beautifully in the dark. It uses induction coils to power the pieces right through the board, so no need to deal with any wires or plugs. As you pick up the pieces, they turn off. When you put them back on the board, they light up.
This Nixie-powered chessboard was made by the good folks at Lasermad. According to the maker, these symbol Nixie tubes are in short supply, which is why something like this doesn’t come cheap. These Nixie Chess Sets are available in DIY and assembled versions. More info is available here.
