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Gary Gifford wrote on Sun, Mar 19, 2006 03:56 PM UTC:
I was surprised to see a request for investors posted here... but that is
not the real reason I'm commenting.  I don't care for the 'pink' board
at all.  The 'pink' aspect certainly turns me away from the game.  This
has nothing to do with the game itself (which might be good, I don't
know... I looked at the pinkish board for a short while and had to turn
away).  Some may think that the board does not matter, but research color
theory and you will see that color and appearance are very important.

It is similar to the fact that I don't play chess with Scooby Doo or
Simpsons sets, etc. But these are okay for collectors and kids. Still, 
 I see no desire to collect Pink Sets. As for women needing pink sets, 
I think that is a silly notion.  The Polgar Sisters, Maria Ivanka 
(9 x Hungarian Women's Champion) and many other great Women Masters have
no problem playing with standard official FIDE and USCF accpeted colors. 
I defeated women at the chessboard, not once did they imply that they
lost because the board was not pink.

One last thought, if the game is truly aimed at women, why call it 'Bishops' 
(a masculine religious figure association)?  Perhaps 
'Lady Clergy in Pink Chess' would be more fitting?
Of course, you mention selling the game in China, so 
translation considerations must be looked into.

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