The Difference Between Residential and Commercial Giant Chess Sets and Outdoor Games

The difference between giant chess sets used by our residential and commercial customers boils down to two major factors; the sets durability and the way the customers use the chess set.

Most of our residential customers place the chess set in one location and leave it out permanently. The set could be placed on a permanent board or a board purchased from us. Commercial customers tend to move their giant chess sets frequently. Resorts may place the chess set by the pool during the day, but move it to a high-end lounge in the evening. Shopping malls may place the set in a public area during operating hours, but need to break the set and board down after closing.

Durability is a must for commercial sets. The users handle giant chess sets in public locations hard. Kids can be very hard giant chess pieces. They drop and even through the giant pieces. Our giant plastic chess sets can be dropped from the second story of a building with no damage, so they stand up very well in commercial use.

Many of our residential customers are also looking for durability, but for some, the beauty of the giant chess set is equally important. Until recently, you had to choose between a beautiful chess set and a durable set. Watch for a major announcement early in 2019 on our new beautiful giant plastic chess sets.

Watch for new articles discussing why different businesses, schools and municipalities choose chess set that match the specific needs of their businesses.

What are the Differences in the Materials Used to Make Giant Chess Sets?

Plastic Giant Chess Sets

Why customers purchase Giant Plastic Chess Sets

• Multiple Sizes – We make plastic chess sets with Kings that are 8”, 12”, 16”, 25”, 37” and 49” tall.
• Durability – MegaChess makes pieces so durable you can drop them from a second story roof and they will not suffer any damage. Our sets easily handle the extreme desert heats of the Middle East and the icy mountaintop ski resorts in the US and Europe.
• Cost – Our plastic chess sets are our most affordable chess sets with pricing from $69.00 to $1,099.00
• Guaranteed to maintain their color - The sets are color fast with UV and anti stain additives. That means that the sun and sticky hands will not discolor your beautiful, durable plastic chess set!
• Weight – The pieces are light weight and can easily be handled by kids or all ages. The plastic sets have a compartment that allows you to add additional weight to the pieces if you are in a high wind environment or prefer a heavier chess piece. 90%+ of our customers believe the weight of the chess pieces is perfect right out of the box!
• Colors - Available in black and white for indoor and outdoor use and in red for use indoors.

Why some customers purchase Giant Chess Sets made from other materials

• Some customer’s want to invest in a giant chess set that has more striking details.

Some customers want custom colors. Due to the anti-stain properties of the plastic chess sets and the properties of HDPE plastic, paint does not adhere to the plastic chess sets.

Fiberglass Giant Chess Sets

Why customers purchase Giant Fiberglass Chess Sets

• Multiple Sizes – We make plastic chess sets with Kings that are 24”, 36”, 48” and 72” tall.
• Beauty – Our fiberglass chess sets are made from hand carved molds and each giant chess pieces has incredible details. These are works of art. Take a look at the detailed photos of each piece in the set to appreciate the beauty of this set.
• Custom Colors – Our standard colors are black and white. However 60% of our chess sets have at least one custom color change. We can make your chess set any color you choose!
• Maintenance free – While our teak sets require annual maintenance to maintain their beauty, the fiberglass set need nothing more than to be whipped clean of normal outdoor dust.
• Style – The giant fiberglass chess sets are made in the traditional Staunton style and a timeless Medieval style.

Why some customers purchase Giant Chess Sets made from other materials

• Cost – Our fiberglass chess sets are more expensive that sets made from some other materials. But the beauty of these sets more than justifies the price.
• Durability – The fine detail in this set is less durable than our plastic chess sets. Normal chess activity is no problem, but these pieces should not be dropped and definitely not thrown. Think about these chess sets as you would think about dishware. You expect your summer plastic dishware to be able to survive being dropped on your patio. If you choose to use you fine, detailed china outdoors, normal use is no problem, but you don’t expect it to survive being dropped.

Teak Giant Chess Sets

Why customers purchase Giant Teak Chess Sets

• Multiple Sizes – We make plastic chess sets with Kings that are 8”, 12”, 16”, 24”, 36” and 48” tall.
• Beauty – Our teak chess sets are hand carved and have incredible details. These are works of art.
• Style – The giant teak chess sets are made in the traditional Staunton style, the contemporary looking geometric style and a timeless Medieval style.
• Color – the light side of the chess set is a medium brown stain. You can see both the brilliant color of the wood and the fine details of the wood’s grain. The dark side is a dark brown stain that is translucent. You can see the woods grain but not it’s color.
• Weight – these sets are made from solid teak and they are very solid, heavy weight chess pieces.

Why some customers purchase Giant Chess Sets made from other materials

• Cost – Our teak chess sets are more expensive that sets made from other materials. But the beauty of these sets more than justifies the price.
• Maintenance – Teak is a hardwood that contains oils that protect the sets from insects. As a natural wood, teak requires annual maintenance to maintain it brilliant colors.

Other Giant Chess Sets

Why customers purchase  Giant Chess Sets Made From Other Materials

• Acrylic Chess Sets – our acrylic chess sets are two-dimensional sets that can be used on walls or as a translucent, contemporary style giant chess set.
• Tiki Chess Set – Have you seen these chess sets? You want to talk about a set that just plain loots fun!
• Teddy Bear Chess Set – Looking for a 12” tall chess set for kids? Look no further.
• Birch and Rubber Tree Chess Sets – Our Birch Chess Set is a Napoleon Style Chess Set that includes a clamshell style folding chess board. Our Rubber Tree Giant Chess Set is a 7” tall, affordable, machine made chess set.