# Park Chess — Chill chess with real people

> Immersive, timed chess games against real players in a park setting. (iPhone/iPad app by Orbi Labs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/park-chess/id1459248256 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Orbi Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/449522005)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-11-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/park-chess/id1459248256/reviews.md

## What is Park Chess?

If you're looking to play a quick, no fuss game of chess, in a beautiful setting with good people, look no further than Park Chess.

Park Chess is an immersive, playing-chess-in-the-park experience where you play timed chess games against real players of similar skill levels.

There are lots of chess apps out there. Park Chess is very different.

We’ve pruned out all the fluff and created an immersive experience reminiscent of playing chess in the park, where players have fun, are engaged, and you can be sure your opponent also wants to play a full devoted match with another player of a similar skill level.

Devote 10-15 minutes at a time to a dedicated chess experience that is fun, exhilarating, and a fantastic way to flex your chess muscles. For beginners and experts alike, the immersive experience of Park Chess will keep you coming back for more.

:::Features:::
- Play random players, or invite friends to play
- Suitable for players of all levels, match with players of similar skill levels
- Focused, timed games, ensures you get a complete game every time you sit down
- Slow game option for correspondence games, play at your own pace over many days
- Visual hints when your opponent selects a piece, just like you’d get in the park
- Track your stats and your skill over time

Park Chess is free to play - up to 5 games a week.

If you enjoy it, please consider subscribing via a monthly or yearly subscription to help our small team make Park Chess better - when you subscribe there is no game cap, play as often as you like.

:::About Park Chess:::
Park Chess is written with passion and care by Orbi Labs, a (very) small independent software studio in Ottawa, Canada. If you have any feedback or questions, please reach out!

Terms of use: https://www.orbilabs.com/terms/index.html
Email: contact@orbilabs.com
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/orbilabs

## Key features

- Play against random players or friends
- Skill-based matchmaking
- Timed and slow game options
- Visual hints during gameplay
- Track game statistics
- Immersive park-like experience

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/park-chess/id1459248256/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Ghost town

*2021-09-09, version 1.1.4*

Literally no one uses this app so 🤷🏻‍♂️

### 1/5 — Wth

*2021-08-25, version 1.1.4*

No players

### 5/5 — Perfect but no players

*2021-06-09, version 1.1.4*

It seens so nice and chill just wish there were ppl to play with 🙁

### 4/5 — Laggy

*2020-12-15*

So first off the game itself is easy to play, quick to get going and pieces move no problem. Also with a rating system, it’s all that I’m looking for in a chess game. Only problem is that the game is extremely laggy. Other half and I played side by side. Took forever to show the move to the other person. On top of that, the timer continued to count down, which when the other person sees the move, they’ve lost approx 45 secs. If you can’t win within 7 moves, the timer will run out. Best chess game imo, just a few bugs.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your feedback! We appreciate the 4 star review given how painful this was ;) We have seen this bug and have just put in some code we are *hopeful* will resolve it. If it doesn't, we'll keep working on it until we do. If it comes back feel free to contact us directly at support@orbilabs.com and we'll do our best to help you through it. Appreciate the kind words!!

## Frequently asked questions about Park Chess

### How many games can I play on Park Chess for free?

Park Chess offers up to 5 free games per week. If you wish to play without this limit, you can subscribe to their monthly or yearly plan.

### What are the subscription options for Park Chess?

Park Chess offers two subscription plans: Unlimited Access (Monthly) for $2.99 and Unlimited Access (Yearly) for $29.99, which removes the game cap.

### Does Park Chess have ads?

No, Park Chess does not contain advertisements. The app is free to play with a game limit, and offers an optional subscription for unlimited play.

### Is Park Chess suitable for beginners?

Yes, Park Chess is suitable for players of all levels, including beginners. The app matches you with players of similar skill levels and offers visual hints.

### Can I play Park Chess offline?

Park Chess is designed for playing timed games against real players, which requires an internet connection. It does not support offline play.

### What devices does Park Chess support?

Park Chess is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is Park Chess updated?

The latest version of Park Chess is 1.3.8, and it was last updated on February 11, 2024. This indicates regular updates from the developer.

### What is the age rating for Park Chess?

Park Chess has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for young children and players of all ages.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.8 — 2024-02-11

Resolves an issue when fast games would be offered when no one is around.

### 1.3.7 — 2023-12-31

Mostly backend work, now only offer the option for fast games if there is enough traffic in the park. Also now display the number of games in the past day for the park. 

Hoping folks are enjoying the quiet serene experience, please reach out with any feedback you might have!

### 1.3.6 — 2022-12-27

Fixed another pesky matching bug, thanks again for all the feedback!

### 1.3.5 — 2022-12-20

Fixed one more pesky matching bug.

### 1.3.4 — 2022-11-23

Improved error handling in matching games with players, squashing those times when it hangs on confirming a match.

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