Wooden Backgammon Sets — Handcrafted Cases

For playing at home, a board measuring 40 to 50 cm long when open offers wide points and comfortable chequers. For travelling, a 30 cm folding or roll-up format slips easily into a bag. Also check the size of the chequers, which should fit without overhanging the points.

They are used to store the chequers at the start of a game and take them out at the end. They also help prevent pieces from being lost. On a lounge board, they give a neat presentation; on a travel model, they are replaced by the built-in storage within the case.

Wood, whether solid or laminated, gives a rigid board with a visible grain: walnut, mahogany, olive wood. Leather or faux leather covers a softer case, lighter and easier to carry. Both play exactly the same way, so the choice really comes down to use and style.