It’s Their Move

Published: April 13, 2018

Less electronics, more human interaction and exercise inspired Adam Taylor and Victoria Moreau to develop a chess/checkers garden for their community in Pocomoke City, Md. Large pavers were used to create the oversize game board, allowing players to walk through the pieces to make their moves. The Worcester Technical High School students also planted an herb garden nearby to add aromatherapy to the mental exercise of playing the games.

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