This article has been updated for accuracy and additions in December 2021.
I grew up playing backgammon and I feel the game is making a comeback of sorts. Backgammon boards are great looking, so even if you don’t play, you can have a board out as an offering to guests.
Not being a professional player, I go for the aesthetics and don’t pretend to know anything about the actual playing aspects of boards. I prefer cork or needlepoint and interesting colors, that’s about it.
I like the look of this board and the extra-large size. It’s painted cork and fake leather. The dimensions when open are 25” x 22”. $190.00
This maroon travel set has magnetic playing pieces. It zips up for easy transport and also comes in blue or black. $39.95.
Of course my biggest crush, Jonathan Adler, has a variety of unique backgammon boards. $415.00.
This medium size backgammon set is all leather, attaché style with handle, 21” x 28” x 1.5”. $795.95.
This Italian-made backgammon set is truly beautiful. It is made by Dal Negro for Zontik. It is made from wood and lined with Italian linen. It is 20” x 19.4” x 1.8” when open. It comes in green, blue or brown. $395.00.
This backgammon set is made in Brooklyn, NY by Crisloid. The playing surface is cork. It comes in green, brown or blue. $190.00.
To learn more than you ever wanted to know about backgammon go to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backgammon.
To learn how to play go to
www.ehow.com/how_7844_play-backgammon.html.
We like lots of board games, here are some others we’re playing these days;
