John Tenniel - Alice Chess Set MPL Games - 1993

The Alice Chess Set by MPL Games, released in 1993, draws inspiration from Lewis Carroll's classic "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," presenting a themed chess set that combines traditional chess gameplay with the whimsical characters and motifs from the literary work. This specialized chess set not only serves as a functional game but also as an art piece, featuring intricately designed pieces representing Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and other iconic characters. Such chess sets appeal to collectors of themed chess boards, literary memorabilia, and fans of Carroll's work, offering both aesthetic pleasure and intellectual engagement. The set reflects a late 20th-century trend toward incorporating storytelling elements into game design, bridging the gap between culture and recreation.