BackgammonBackgammon games for home and travel Backgammon is an ancient game. One of the oldest games there is, it dates back 5,000 years to ancient Egyptian times. Still, it is one of the world’s most popular board games and is sometimes used for gambling. The game is also considered by many to be as difficult as chess to master, but it is not as hard to learn to play backgammon. It is also known to be an effective way to keep the mind active, combining skill, strategy, and luck to stimulate the mind. You can find products to master your backgammon skill on our site. “Backgammon for Serious Players” is a book that offers technical expertise to help players improve their playing ability. Follow the links on our site to find other popular books, of which there are many.
For the devout players that want to play backgammon To make traveling with the option to play even easier, we feature a Magnetic Travel Set with magnetic playing pieces, which will stay in place during travel. While this comes in an attractive blue vinyl case, also look at the Backgammon – Travel Folio. This is the easiest travel game featured. It is enclosed in a zippered leatherette case, which opens to reveal the wood playing board with metal peg game pieces. Now that’s easy to travel with! If you need pieces to replace missing or worn out checkers on your board, choose from different sets of ivory and brown checkers to use on your backgamon board. Looking for a less traditional version? E-Backgammon is a handheld game with an LCD serving as the game board; and the dice are virtual. You can take this one anywhere, but best of all, there are no pieces to lose. Several other games are available too. There is a bamboo version. Bamboo is renewable, so this is a great alternative to the environmentally conscious player. A mini magnetic set is also available for the aficionado that likes to play backgammon but has limited space for storage during travel. A game with a wood cabinet features the space to store all the game pieces below its sliding top. If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, we offer other links to try. There are many places to find game boards and accessories, and resources to learn to play backgammon. We list an extensive selection of products that will help you master the skill or even inspire you to get into the game.
Backgammon for Serious Players
Winning at backgammon requires mastering two phases of the game: dynamic checker play (using your checkers as weapons to pin your opponent in awkward positions) and aggressive cube action (using the doubling cube to maximize you wins in good positions and minimize your losses in bad positions).
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BACKGAMMON - MINI MAGNETIC SET $14.99 This is a small magnetic Backgammon set with a playing surface that measures about 7" by 6 1/4". When closed, the slim case measures only 1/4" thick. Instructions are included. A perfect set for travel.
E-Backgammon Price: $19.95 25.65 CAD 15.81 EUR 14.17 GBP
Enjoy fast-paced action as you roll the virtual dice! Excalibur’s new e-Backgammon lets you take one of your favorite games anywhere, with no fuss—and no pieces to lose! Onscreen LCD displays an official board. Knock your opponent onto the bar, bear off your pieces, even take back a move! Small enough to fit in your pocket or purse. Great for that game on the go!
15 INCH CAMPHOR INLAID WOOD BACKGAMMON ATTACHE SET $64.99 This 15 Inch Backgammon Attache Set features a decorative caphor wood case that holds all components for travel and easy storage. This complete set includes 4 dice, 30 wooden playing pieces, 1 doubling cube, and complete instructions. The playing pieces measure 1" in diameter and come in dark and light wood. The playing area is inlaid wood, and the playing surface is smooth to allow pieces to slide easily over the board. The case measures 15" by 18 1/2" by 1" when open and 15" by 9 1/4" by 2" when closed.
BACKGAMMON - 10 INCH ATTACHE SET $11.99 This 10 Inch Backgammon Attache Set features a vinyl case that holds all components for travel and easy storage. This complete set includes 4 dice, 30 resin playing pieces, 1 doubling cube, and complete instructions. The playing pieces measure 13/16" in diameter and come in brown and white. The playing area features stitched on vinyl markings and the case measures 15" by 10 1/4" by 1" when open and 10 1/4" by 7 1/2" by 2" when closed.
BACKGAMMON - 15 INCH BROWN AND WHITE ATTACHE SET $16.99 This 15 Inch Backgammon Brown and White Attache Set features a vinyl case that holds all components for travel and easy storage. This complete set includes 4 dice, 30 resin playing pieces, 1 doubling cube, and complete instructions. The playing pieces measure 1" in diameter and come in brown and white. The playing area features stitched on vinyl markings and the case measures 14 3/4" by 19" by 1" when open and 14 1/2" by 9 1/2" by 1 3/4" when closed.
BACKGAMMON - MAGNETIC TRAVEL SET $14.99 This affordable Magnetic Backgammon set comes in a blue vinyl case that's great for travel or storage. This complete set includes 4 dice, 30 playing pieces, 1 doubling cube, 2 plastic dice cups, and complete instructions. The playing pieces measure 5/8" in diameter and come in blue and white. The playing surface is metal which allows the magnetic playing pieces to stay in place during travel. The case measures 13 1/2" by 9" by 3/4" when open and 6 3/4" by 9" by 1 1/2" when closed.
BACKGAMMON - TRAVEL FOLIO $9.99 This handsome, take-anywhere Backgammon - Travel Folio features a solid wood game board and cast metal game pieces, each enclosed in a zippered leatherette case. The board measures 5 3/8" by 5 3/8" and the pegs stand 7/8" tall in the board.
BACKGAMMON MEN - BROWN & IVORY $5.99 These backgammon men measure 1 inch in diameter and appoximately 3/8 inches tall. This set includes 15 Ivory colored men and 15 Brown colored men.
SENET GAME $30.99
The Senet Game is played on boards similar to those found in the tombs of Egyptian Kings. The hieroglyphics on the sides of this Senet game are reproductions of those found on a 3,000 year-old papyrus in Egypt. Movement of your pieces is dictated by the throw of 4 sticks and the gameplay is similar to Backgammon. This version comes with a wooden storage case that has a pullout drawer for storage and measures 16" x 5". Contents of Senet Game: Wooden gameboard 10 playing pieces (5 light, 5 dark) 4 dice sticks 1 six-sided die Instructions
BACKGAMMON - MINI MAGNETIC SET $14.99 This is a small magnetic Backgammon set with a playing surface that measures about 7" by 6 1/4". When closed, the slim case measures only 1/4" thick. Instructions are included. A perfect set for travel.
BACKGAMMON - WOOD CABINET $17.99 This Backgammon set comes in a premium wood cabinet with a sliding top. The interior of the 12" x 12" cabinet stores all of the game pieces. Game instructions are also included.
BACKGAMMON MEN BLACK & IVORY $5.99 These backgammon men measure 1 inch in diameter and appoximately 3/8 inches tall. This set includes 15 Ivory colored men and 15 Black men.
BAMBOO BACKGAMMON $5.99 This Backgammon game is made from bamboo - a renewable resource. The game board measures just 5 inches by 5 inches square making it perfect for travel. Game instructions are included.
CHESS CHECKERS AND BACKGAMMON - RED & BLACK $8.99 This Chess, Checkers and Backgammon Set is a great way to enjoy three classic games for one low price! This set contains all the pieces and instructions needed for years of enjoyment. Contents of Chess Checkers and Backgammon:
THREE-IN-ONE WOODEN GAME COLLECTION $54.99 This walnut and maple game collection includes everything you need to play chess, checkers, and backgammon. The folding game board stores all the pieces and measures approximately 14 1/2" x 14 1/2". The chess kings measure 3" tall. Instructions for all 3 games are included.
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on a rustic wooden set, we feature several games built as an attaché set. Our featured 15 inch Camphor Inlaid Wood Attache Set includes an inlaid wood playing area with a smooth playing surface. The pieces will just slide over the board when you move them. A smaller alternative is the 10 inch Attache Set, contained in a vinyl case, which is great for traveling.
