Backgammon Game Board Set: Backgammon Set

Description

Agyle's Sports' backgammon set is the classic game you love, conveniently packaged in a vintage-style carrying case. Backgammon is one of the oldest board games in existence. It's been played for around 5,000 years. The game likely started in ancient Mesopotamia, and forms of the game were played in ancient Egypt and then later in the Roman and Byzantine Empires. Amazingly, the game is still popular in many parts of the world today, and it is a staple in Turkish coffee shops. All of this is a testament to the fact that backgammon is one of the most fun board games around. It's a great game for family game nights, as it can be played by kids as young as five years old. It is a two player game, but can also be played by two teams of people. The game involves a combination of strategy and luck. This backgammon set comes with all the pieces you need to play, including the chips, the dice, the doubling cube, and two dice shakers. The chips, also called checkers, are made from two different colors (red and white) of durable, hard plastic. The two dice shakers are made with vintage-style faux leather for a classic look. The board game itself is built into the inside of the folding carry case, and it is constructed with premium, soft felt that's smooth to the touch. The 24 triangle points are made from two different colors of faux leather (white and natural leather colored). The carry case has a vintage-style leatherette finish with a classic two-color stripe running down the middle. This case is secured shut with two brass colored buckles, and it has a handle so it can be carried like a briefcase. This case makes the backgammon set completely portable, as all of the pieces can be stored securely inside. There are slots on both sides of the board to hold these pieces in place, so you can take it with you to any game night outing. The game requires virtually no assembly - it can be set up within 30 seconds - and generally takes less than an hour to play.