Backgammon Board Game Set Leather Wood Case 13''

by Yellow Mountain Imports

Product Features

• Includes a portable board, two sets of 15 checkers, four dice, and a doubling cube
• Case measures 12-1/2'' L x 8-1/2''W x 2''H
• Checkers measure 15/16''W x 1/2''H (2.5cm x .6cm)

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• ASIN: B000NERBXC
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,894 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

With crisp, clean lines on the inside and a dark, padded faux leather exterior, this classic backgammon set would be right at home in a VIP players room. The cups, checkers, and board surface are all made of solid wood, and the board surface is created with alternating colors of inlaid woods. Two hidden inset magnets keep the backgammon case securely closed when not playing.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Backgammon is a good game but this set isn't worth it., May 22, 2008

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Lord Uranus (Kochi, Japan) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Backgammon Board Game Set Leather Wood Case 13'' (Toy)

This backgammon set isn't bad -- but it's not much better than the typical $10 one you can pick up at Target or Toys R Us.

There's little difference in quality. The one feature that caught my eye when I ordered it, the real wood, is actually worse than the cheapo versions I mentioned. The wood is of poor quality, and the dark triangles blend in with the background wood making it hard to see the board properly, and the wooden pieces are flimsy and light, easily scattered and worn. The buckle and handle have more heft than a cheapo version, but simply feel clunky rather than solid and strong. Just heavier. The one thing that is arguably better are the dice rolling cups. The wood has a nice grain to it brought out by the light stain.

Oh, and there isn't even an instruction page. Of course most people who buy this already know how to play, but sometimes I forget how to set up. It would have been nice to at least have the initial diagram, and maybe rules about bearing off properly (people sometimes disagree about proper bearing off.)

So again, nothing outright wrong, but I have a feeling I'll use my $10 cloth and vinyl set more. Disappointing.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars backgammon - "gold case", December 19, 2008

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ERC "ERC" (TN) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Backgammon Board Game Set Leather Wood Case 13'' (Toy)

I ordered a gold case backgammon set which arrived today. Shipping was fast, but product was "cheap" and not worthy of a backgammon set. I've been playing since 1966. The order shipped on 12/15/2008, and arrived as scheduled. I think the hassle factor of a return is not worth my time.

5.0 out of 5 stars BackgammonReview, November 14, 2010

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Robert149 - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Backgammon Board Game Set Leather Wood Case 13'' (Toy)

The Backgammon game, which I selected, presents a very professionally designed game. It is packaged in a very attractive faux leather attache' case. The playing board an attractive wood background. The dice cups have an attractive and durable simulated leather covering. My only disappointment is that the playing pieces are made of tooled-wood rather than lathe-cut stones.Backgammon Attache 18"