A chess set includes two or more chess pieces that have radial symmetry around a vertical axis and having rank-identifying shapes similar to those found in common Staunton style chess pieces. The chess pieces are designed such that at least two of the pieces can intermesh or combine with one another to result in a meshed pair that can be stored in less than 65% of the space that would be required to store the two pieces if stored separately.

Provided herein are various types of foldable game boards and foldable objects which include a plurality of elongated base panels each of which has an inner surface, an outer surface, and a side panel oriented perpendicularly on each end. The inner surface is capable securely holding game pieces when in an open configuration. The game boards and objects described herein can be folded to a closed configuration to form a hollow polygonal prism. This configuration gives rise to a space for the storage of pieces on the inner surface of the elongated base panels during closed configuration and includes magnetic plates underneath for the purpose of holding pieces in place to save the game state at any point.

A game board includes an upper surface (playing surface) and a lower surface. The upper surface includes game markings to facilitate a game. A plurality of sections are coupled together by living hinges. The living hinges alternate to fold the plurality of sections in opposing directions forming an accordion fold.

A detachable and foldable game board includes a board and a box. A plurality of creases is provided and spaced equidistantly on the board along a transverse direction thereof. Two ends of the board are respectively provided with a left side strip and a right side strip which are separated by the creases. The left side strip, the board and the right side strip are foldable along the creases. The right side strip is detachably connected to the box by a connection mechanism. A top portion of the box is recessed to form a certain number of accommodating cavities, and there is at least one accommodating cavity. The board can be folded and an elastic tightening band is used to tightly wrap the board and the box together. The overall size is greatly reduced and it is convenient to carry.