CHESS NYC - The New Yorker x Printworks

The New Yorker x Printworks Board Game

PRODUCT:

In celebration of The New Yorker's 100th anniversary, Printworks teamed up with the iconic magazine to bring this reimagined chess set that captures the true spirit of New York City. This special edition features the city’s landmarks as chess pieces. from the ever-watchful Statue of Liberty as the queen to pigeons flying in as knights, and bustling yellow cabs as pawns. Each piece represents a part of New York’s vibrant character, creating a playful tribute to the city that never sleeps.

DETAILS:

• Illustrated by Christoph Niemann, a recurring contributor to The New Yorker
• Wood board and pieces
• Black / White
• 13.8" × 13.8" × 2.2" board
• King Height: 3 inches
• Game weight: 5.2 pounds

MAKER STORY:

The goods from Printworks are born out of a yearning for slowing time and hanging onto the moments that make life special: a board game with friends, flipping through the pages of an album of memories, strategizing in a game of chess. Founders Annette Gårdö and Patrik Westerdahl left busy advertising careers to foster ways to disconnect from our devices and reconnect with each other. Their philosophy is simple: create gifts that keep on giving, analog moments to hold close to your heart, and timeless pieces that bring people together.