In Brief:
- To celebrate International Chess Day, The Sandbox has joined forces with Anichess (official site).
- Exclusive voxel chess assets will be available to claim between July 24 and July 27.
- The tie-up is designed to bring chess fans closer to The Sandbox’s community of creators.
The Sandbox and Anichess join forces
In honor of International Chess Day, The Sandbox has kicked off a partnership with Anichess. Anyone who registers on Anichess between July 24 and July 27 will be able to grab an exclusive voxel chess board, a set of pieces, and a matching game background. The campaign puts the spotlight on community involvement and interaction across platforms.
How to claim the chess assets
Getting the assets is simple: head over to the Anichess website, finish signing up, and the themed voxel items will be unlocked. Built to work with The Sandbox’s creation tools, these pieces let players drop the chess set straight into their own experiences. Because the window is limited, the offer gives players a timely nudge to check out Anichess while encouraging the two gaming communities to mingle.
Insights on Anichess
Launched by Animoca Brands, Anichess is a free-to-play take on chess that layers strategic spell mechanics on top of the classic game. Players tackle daily puzzles, casting spells to transform pieces and collect rewards. The title enjoys strong support — including a tie-up with Chess.com — and showcases Magnus Carlsen, the five-time World Chess Champion. Looking ahead, Anichess wants to build a community-powered ecosystem backed by its own token.
Exploring The Sandbox
The Sandbox is a voxel-based world in which players can build, own, and earn from their creations through the SAND token, with LAND NFTs serving as virtual real estate. The platform has repeatedly used partnerships to roll out exclusive assets tied to notable moments. Its recent pivot toward AI-powered game creation fits neatly with the broader evolution of user-generated content.
Synergistic benefits
This collaboration taps into a mutual love of strategy and skill-based play. Beyond delivering chess-themed items, it encourages players to move between Anichess and The Sandbox. Since the promotion wraps up on July 27, there’s only a short stretch of time to pick up these one-of-a-kind assets.