Chess set where Nixie tube shines on the board

The Nixie tube is perfect when you want to produce a retro-futuristic atmosphere, but a chess set that took it as a piece appeared. When it puts on a board it has become a fancy design that it shines the role of each piece such as King and Queen.

Nixie tube chess board setup - YouTube


When the piece made of Nixie tube is separated from the board, the light disappears ......


It glows when it is put on.


Arranging in a row ......


Like this.


It looks like this actually playing against this Nixie tube chess set.

Nixie chess short demo. - YouTube


At first it seems to have trouble distinguishing pieces ......


Looking up it is like this.




Selling price is 140 pounds (17,000 yen) + shipping fee for full kit. It seems that all items produced are sold out with limited quantity items.