Parks & Recreation Dept Managers

How to improve a community's quality of life while staying within tightening budgets, particularly as relates to liability insurance. Isn't that the question of the day? Take a look at MegaChess's answer.

Cost

Compared to the development of almost any park & rec improvement, MegaChess requires nothing but a checkerboard of tiles and benches for the observers. This is often a multi-use area in a garden or patio. The hardwood teak used for MegaChess is lower even than plastic since it doesn't crack and degrade with the UV in sunlight.

Liability

We live in a litigious world with insurance rates skyrocketing around pools, athletic fields, barbecues, and even picnic tables. Few quality-of-life improvements can compete with the lack of exposure of a chess game.

Audience

Consider the demographics of chess players compared to the nationwide average: intellectual, quiet, and affluent. Is this the type of resident you wish to serve?

Multiple Use

Chessboard tiles can serve as a multi-use patio area or even the floor of a cafeteria, and can be moved much easier than a swimming pool or playground. Rain, cold, or dark — a MegaChess game can still happen.

PR

We all need to get our City in the newspaper in a positive light. Spending tax revenues wisely, delivering on the promise of recreation — these are all captions for a picture of a kid playing MegaChess with his grandpa.

Diversity

Some senior residents may not see much value in your tennis courts, unsupervised kids may not be able to enjoy your pool, and inner-city kids may not own golf clubs. But everyone can enjoy a MegaChess game.

Usage Base

Most families nationwide own a chess set, and most individuals know at least the basic game rules.