Customer Reviews

Deluxe Wooden Chess, Checkers & Backgammon Set (Oak)

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4 star:		(3)
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2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

Having just received this as a gift from my stepdaughter for Father's Day (which I coordinated with my wife based on the other reviews here), I am especially disappointed at the horrific quality. The pieces are so poorly made that they are tilting, wobbly, and easily fall over on their own during play. Some of the pieces were cut haphazardly and the black King tilts like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It would be funny and a no-brainer to simply return if it weren't for the shock after the positive reviews. It makes me suspect that the other reviews are placed by people at the company who makes this item. Hate to say it, but this set is crap and absolutely NOT worth the money. And I think the reviews are quite possibly placed by shills, not actual customers. Junk, junk, junk.

the game is everything i expected. the product description was right on. the only thing missing is instructions. instructions would be good especially for children,

Just right for a pleasant game of chess on the porch. The pieces are a traditional design and do not feel too light or plasticy. The magnetic catch holds things closed well. The printed instructions are in very small type, poorly translated from chinese, and completely worthless. If you need instruction help with these basic games, turn to the internet.

Good quality product. Allows you to play either of the three popular games. The only two cons that I can think of are:
1) Chess figures could be a bit larger.
2) Field is "Unmarked" - there're no numbers nor letters so if you have a habbit to write down your games, you better know your ABC.

This chess set filled the bill beautifully. The pieces are large enough to be able to handle them easily. They also look very nice even though they're made in China.

This so called Deluxe Wooden Chess, Checkers & Backgammon Set (Oak) IS TOO SMALL; THE SELLER did not disclose the size of the backgammon.
IF I knew that it is too small in size I WOULD NOT ORDER IT.

The seller did not want to pay the shipment cost;
SO I NEVER RECOMMEND THIS BACKGAMMON SET to ANY BODY.
Sedat

I am very pleased with the Chess, Checkers & backgammon set I received. It was as advertised, solid wood and very nicely finished. So different from the sets found in many toy stores which are cardboard covered with vinyl to simulate wood. The only criticism I would make is that the checker pieces could be larger for greater ease in handling for persons with poor co-ordination. I'm sure it will give us many years of enjoyment and was well worth the price.

Chess set was up to expectation! It was a gift and was a big hit!

This game is very well made and is a great game for traveling as it is three games in one. I would buy it again.

Concerning the Chess game, it is a good product; after all, it is the most demanding and challenging desk game, which at the same time is suitable for just about everybody and can be played at all levels.

Concerning the format to evaluate the product, why so many steps before one finally clicks on "Publish the Review"?

Pavel