Chess is probably the oldest form of human entertainment apart from hunting.

Whether you want to revisit some of the lost grandness of ancient time (hunting is banned in most countries around the world), or if you want to tease your rusting brains or if you simply want to entertain yourself with something that less harmful or even useful unlike computer and mobile gaming; a game of chess is the perfect answer.

It is easily affordable unlike computer gaming and much more convenient unlike hobbies like swimming or golf and most importantly they refresh the dying cells of your brain.

Whether wooden chess sets or plastic ones, make sure you buy one and switch over to a healthier entertainment choice. There is an incredible variety of wooden chess sets available today.

There are bulky ones that replicate the ancient times of luxury and space and there are sleek foldable ones that can easily slide into your pockets.

There are magnetic wooden chess sets that act as a box when folded, in order to store the chess pieces and turns into a perfect entertainment while traveling, when unfolded.

There are much more varieties in wooden chess sets, than the human mind can possibly think of.

Wooden chess pieces in the form of elaborately crafted wooden elephants with warriors on their back, rangers with pistols on horse backs and kings with swords and shields. These remind one of the good old GI Joes.

Several online stores sell wooden toys and articles like cigarette holders, pen holders, jewelry boxes, chess sets etc.

many of these have exclusive sections of wooden chess sets complete with vivid chess pieces and fine wooden chess boards.