Mainstreet Classics 18-Inch Backgammon Set

by Mainstreet Classics

Product Features

• Suede/ leatherette interior
• Backgammon playing pieces
• One backgammon doubling cube
• Two pair dice & playing instructions

Product Description

The Classic Backgammon Set features an 18" Leatherette storage case with metal clasp and suede/ leatherette interior. Backgammon playing pieces, two leatherette dice cups, One backgammon doubling cube, two pair of dice and playing instructions.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 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: B002LFITPK
• Item model number: 55-0919
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,209 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, large format backgammon game, December 3, 2009

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This review is from: Mainstreet Classics 18-Inch Backgammon Set (Sports)

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Length:: 2:17 Mins

Our family regularly plays family games, and this set is one of the nicest games we own. It's well made and very large at 18.25" by 22.5" inches when fully opened. The case closes up nicely and has a stainless steel clasp.

This game was a pleasure to play and my daughter especially enjoys learning new strategies to beat me at this game. Although the game box indicates that this game is for ages fourteen and up, my eight year old has no trouble at all playing this game. In fact, I think it's preferable to challenge young minds to learn problem solving strategies rather than wait until they are older.

I would recommend this game if you plan to use it often and are looking for a board and pieces that will stand the test of time. If I was in the market for a new chess and checkers set, Main Street Games would probably be my first choice after having played their backgammon game.

If you check the comments section I'll include a couple of places to find tutorials on how to play backgammon. The included instructions were quite good, but the orange print was not something I would expect to come with a game of this quality.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Big, nice looking backgammon set, December 8, 2009

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Nuknuk (Springfield, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mainstreet Classics 18-Inch Backgammon Set (Sports)

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Backgammon is an ancient game that has been with us for hundreds of years. This Backgammon set is 18 inch square - it is big. Looks nice, mostly leatherette material on the outside, and suede inside. It has a metal lock snap for closing. The round tiles are great, they look solid, heavy, and they don't look cheap. Dice cups are also made of leatherette material with felt fabric lining inside. A pair of white dice, a pair of black dice, and with 1 doubling die. It is actually don't look bad to display it on your coffee table.

It would be more convenient if it has a handle for carrying along. It is big, and a handle will really be useful. I like an extra tile for each color in case you lose a piece, but this set does not include any. The inner suede looks great and feels nice to touch, but that can be a problem after months of playing as the suede material loves to accumulate dirt and grime. Construction does not look very impressive to me, the center part where it hinges is also lined with black leatherette that may not stand long with repeated closing and opening. Another gripe is the lack of a decent beginner's manual. What it has is almost useless as the quality of the print is very inferior and the illustration is hardly readable. This is great for a casual player, but a seasoned backgammon player might look somewhere else.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice set for the money!, January 21, 2010

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Kipp B. Mcgowan (Temecula, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mainstreet Classics 18-Inch Backgammon Set (Sports)

Seeing that these sets can run you into the thousands, we were looking for a nice set to play. This product fits the bill. Nicely made, the 18" is a good size. I would recommend this set to anyone that is looking for a very reasonably priced backgammon set.