Backgammon Attache 18"

by John N. Hansen

Product Features

• 18" Backgammon Attache
• The set comes complete with casino quality dice, two dice cups and movers
• A classic game that has been around for centuries with mass appeal for young and old

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 2.2 x 12 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000J00XZS
• Item model number: 038018
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,359 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

18" Backgammon Attache. A classic game that has been around for centuries with mass appeal for young and old. This backgammon set comes in an 18" attache case for travel or storage. The set comes complete with casino quality dice, two dice cups and movers.

Product Description

When it comes to winning backgammon, are you all business? Professional game briefcase opens to reveal a felted play surface, game pieces included. Vinyl case is great for tournaments and travel. For ages 7 yrs. and up

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

78 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Quality, November 18, 2009

By 

Josh S. (Orange County, CA USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Backgammon Attache 18" (Toy)

There seem to be few or no decent game stores anymore, so I was forced to buy a backgammon set online and sight unseen. The reviews for other sets here were very questionable, with some people claiming that their sets were works of art, while others pronounced the same product to be a piece of junk. This set had the most reviews, and generally favorable, so I gave it a shot.

The playing pieces are probably the best part of the set. They are a good weight and size, smooth, and attractive. The dice are OK, but a bit too small. They have rounded corners, which is nice. The points are thin vinyl/plastic, but they are cut evenly and stitched well. They are all laying flat now, but I can't tell if the edges will begin to lift with time. The inside of the case is felt, and appears to be of good quality.

The dice cups are felted on the inside, but are small (hence the small dice, I guess). They also strike me as being somewhat fragile (considering how much they will be handled), and very cheaply glued together. The worst thing of all is the attache case construction. To begin with, the hinges and clasps are cheap-looking, and resemble foil more than metal. The hinges are screwed on somewhat haphazardly, and I can easily imagine the clasps failing sooner rather than later. The handle is small and equally cheap. The case is covered with vinyl which isn't too bad looking. It is padded (perhaps a little too much) on the sides. But, the edges of the case, and the corners in particular, are very, very sharp. I will be very surprised if the vinyl does not wear through and/or tear at those spots relatively soon.

Overall, I would say that this set is disappointing to me at the price I paid. As another reviewer said concerning a different set, I probably would not have bought this had I seen it in a store. Mostly, I think it's just the typical problem that things are not made like they used to be. I don't think the dice cups will last long, and I think the case will either break or be showing its age much too soon.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Set, February 23, 2009

By 

R. Giss (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Backgammon Attache 18" (Toy)

This is a well made Backgammon set and the Movers have a good feel in your hand. Good quality dice and a set of rudimentary instructions. The case closes securely and is a nice size for a home set. Recommended.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! This is a Good Value!, September 30, 2008

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Scorpio (East Coast) - 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 Attache 18" (Toy)

The game came well-packaged. The sturdy case opened up to a well-stitched felt board and nice shaped/weighted pieces. This large game board is good for playing on a coffee or kitchen table. Oh, one last thing, it came with instructions!