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The Best Backgammon Sets, According to Backgammon Players

Backgammon has been around for thousands of years — Wikipedia clocks it at around 5,000 — and it is still a favorite of board-game players around the world. We can see why: The classic game doesn’t require much setup, often comes in a case that is easy to take anywhere (including the beach, as one toy-store owner told us ), and is available at every price point. “There are backgammon sets you can find in Sears or Target that are low end and then there are sets on Madison Avenue or Rodeo Drive that are made of the most expensive leathers,” says Tommy Kunu, president of Bello Games . “At the end, they are all the same — meaning you can play on them, but some you might want to leave out on your coffee table or in your game room as a showpiece.”

One of the first things to consider when buying a backgammon set is the size, according to the game-store owners and backgammon-set manufacturers we spoke to. How you plan to use it will help you choose the right size, according to Mike Kilbret of the Compleat Strategist , who says to consider whether “you will be traveling with it a lot or just using it in the house.” Kunu equates choosing a backgammon set to picking a TV screen , explaining that “you can watch a program on a 15-inch TV screen and also on a 38-inch screen, but it’s just better and more fun to watch TV on a larger screen — same with different sizes of backgammon.” Beyond size, sets come in many different materials, such as wood, cork, and leather, to name a few, some of which are more popular among certain types of players, according to our experts. Read on for a variety of sets, including some you can take on trips , one that will give you a touch of European sophistication (maybe), and even one that’ll make you look like a pro who plays in New York City parks.

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Several of the experts we talked to recommended backgammon sets with corkboard, which make for a quieter game as you roll the dice and move the checkers around. “Professional players , especially Americans, prefer a quieter game, so the playing field of choice is either felt or leather or cork,” says Imad Khachan, the owner of Chess Forum . Quentin Turner, president of Your Move Chess and Games , says, “Here in the States, people tend to not like the ‘clang’ noise of the dice on wood, while it’s preferred in Europe .” This board is from Crisloid, a backgammon-set manufacturer that Khachan calls a “brand of choice” and says “makes excellent quality sets with a vinyl exterior but a cork playing field.” Turner also mentioned Crisloid, calling it “high end.” We reached Jeff Caruso, the owner of Crisloid , to hear more about the cork that makes his sets so popular; he told us that it “functions as a little bit of a springboard, and it helps give more action on the dice.”

A travel set

Khachan says that people often come into his store looking for smaller, travel-size backgammon sets. “There are nine-inch magnetic sets, and these are ideal for backpacking or to carry to the park or to a bar or a restaurant. They are mostly vinyl, and the prices are under $30,” he tells us. This nine-inch set zips shut, ensuring it won’t pop open while you’re on the go, and is from the brand Wood Expressions (WE for short), which Lauren Bilanko, owner of Twenty Sided Store in Brooklyn, calls “high quality.”

A set to look like a regular player at New York City parks

Khachan says that the favorite set for serious players who are not playing at the tournament level is a 21-inch black vinyl attaché set ( which, as its name suggests, folds up into a briefcase ) . “It’s also the most popular amongst New York City parks backgammon hustlers,” he adds. “It’s big but not too bulky or too heavy to carry around everywhere and everyday, and it is in the professional size so each player can easily see what’s happening on the board. And it has good contrast because the playing field is gray and the points are black and white.”

A (less expensive) black attaché set

For a set like the one that Khachan describes, you could also try this one from Middleton Games, which has a similarly gray playing field with black and white points.

An (even less expensive) red attaché set

“The basic attaché sets with the felt interior and stitched-on points are the option that almost everyone recognizes as that backgammon set lying in their closet from the ’70s or ’80s,” says Turner. If you want to embrace the retro aesthetic, try this maroon set, which feels very ’70s living room to us.

A European-style set

While players in the U.S. tend to prefer a felt- or cork-lined board, it’s much more common to find backgammon players using a wooden set in Europe and the Middle East, according to the experts we spoke with. Jon Freeman, founder of the Brooklyn Strategist , told us that when it comes to a wooden backgammon set, ones with mother-of-pearl inlays on the exterior and interior are often the most popular among those who want a wood set and are willing to pay more than you would for a typical leatherette set. “These are really fantastic to look at and have an old-school vibe about them,” Freeman says. He didn’t recommend a specific wooden set, but this one we found is made of wood, features mother-of-pearl inlaid designs, and costs less than $60. It also has inlaid points, which Turner says can make for “really nice and smooth” playing and might appeal to more serious players who want to move their checkers quickly.

A set for playing more than backgammon

Louise Simon, the owner of Brooklyn-based store Toy Space , told us about this 3-in-1 backgammon set when we asked her to recommend some good games to bring to the beach. We included it on this list because we felt its multi-game design — which also allows you to play checkers and chess — rounded out the other straightforward backgammon-set recommendations. It’s also magnetic, so should you decide to play at the beach or anywhere else outdoors, you don’t have to worry about any of the pieces getting blown away.

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GammonVillage features exquisitely designed backgammon sets and boards from world-class brands such as Dal Negro, Zaza & Sacci, Wycliffe Brothers, Silverman & Co., Excalibur, Freistadtler, Neroulia, Manopoulos, and more. Our range includes backgammon sets in all shapes and sizes - from travel sets to professional and luxury editions.

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• First backgammon set: Middleton Games, Silverman & Co.
• Travel backgammon set: Middleton Games, Silverman & Co., Zaza & Sacci
• Professional backgammon set: Wycliffe Brothers, Zaza & Sacci, Freistadtler
• Wood backgammon set: Manopoulos, Neroulia, Orion Woodcraft, Dal Negro
• Leather backgammon set: Zaza & Sacci, Excalibur, Aries
• Luxurious backgammon set: Zaza & Sacci, Excalibur, Aries, Hector Saxe, Neroulia

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Middleton Games is your go-to brand for budget-friendly backgammon sets, offering a wide range of sizes to choose from, including small-sized travel sets, medium-sized leatherette sets, and even large tournament sets. They are the perfect choice for those looking to buy their first backgammon set without breaking the bank.

Wycliffe Brothers is known for their high-quality, professional-sized backgammon sets with a leatherette or faux-leather finish and deluxe accessories. Their sets feature a smooth microfiber playing surface and meticulous attention to detail.

Silverman & Co. is a brand that prides itself on delivering quality backgammon sets, ranging from compact travel sets to larger, professional-grade sets. These sets are crafted with leatherette exteriors and have luxury accessories that add to their overall appeal. Whether you're a novice or an experienced player, these sets offer affordability without sacrificing quality.

GammonVillage's backgammon sets are hard to beat for tournament-level play. These sets feature a textured eco leather exterior that provides a comfortable grip, along with a cushioned microfiber interior. The high gloss pearlized finger dish checkers add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the game. Available in large sizes, these sets are perfect for serious players and tournaments.

Zaza & Sacci presents an exquisite collection of luxury backgammon sets crafted from premium Italian leather in a range of sizes to cater to your needs, from compact travel sets to grand tabletop-style boards that are sure to make a statement.

Freistadtler's tournament backgammon sets are truly exceptional. Made in Germany, these sets are crafted with technical precision and feature a faux leather exterior, a smooth Merino felt field, and marbleized resin checkers that glide effortlessly across the board. Available in large sizes, they are perfect for serious players who demand the very best.

Excalibur presents exquisitely crafted backgammon sets made in the UK with genuine leather and meticulous attention to detail. These sets are perfect for both professional play and as a family heirloom, with a remarkable set of leather and metal backgammon checkers included.

Aries offers a luxurious option for those who value high-quality materials and impeccable craftsmanship. These backgammon sets feature genuine leather exteriors, woven cloth interiors with inlaid leather points, and high-end pearlized acrylic checkers, making them perfect for professional play. With their attention to detail and premium materials, Aries sets are a testament to the brand's commitment to quality and elegance.

Hector Saxe's collection of deluxe faux leather backgammon sets are not only stunningly beautiful but also practical and versatile. With a luxurious crocodile or snake pattern exterior, padded felt field, and high gloss Mother-of-Pearl luxury checkers, each set is available in a large size. Perfect for both professional and personal use, these backgammon sets are a true statement piece that will impress any guest.

Manopoulos is a Greek brand that specializes in creating one-of-a-kind, handmade backgammon sets using high-quality woods like walnut, wenge, mahogany, oak, and more. Their backgammon boards feature traditional Mediterranean board designs that are crafted with meticulous attention to detail, available in a variety of sizes and price ranges. These stunningly crafted sets are not only perfect for the avid backgammon player but also make for a beautiful addition to any game room or living space.

Dal Negro's Italian-made backgammon sets are a sight to behold. These large-sized sets are crafted from real wood, with a stunning maple exterior and a tulip wood playing surface with inlaid points. The luxury Mother-of-Pearl checkers add a touch of elegance to this exquisite set. Whether you're a professional player or simply enjoy the game, this backgammon set is sure to impress.

Neroulia offers luxurious handcrafted wood backgammon sets made from the finest woods such as rosewood, palisander, mahogany, oak, maple, and more. Their attention to detail is evident in the intricate carvings on the tops and sides of the sets, which make them a true work of art. These sets are sure to impress anyone who sees them and are perfect for those looking for a high-end, handcrafted backgammon set.

Orion Woodcraft offers a range of budget-friendly backgammon sets made from a variety of wood veneers and real woods, such as walnut, burlwood, oak, mahogany, and zebrawood. Each set comes in a unique design, including a diamond-inlaid top and a retro style, making it a great addition to your collection.

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Backgammon Galaxy blended together two concepts: travel backgammon and high-end luxury. The Adventure board is probably the ultimate travel board in the world!

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The board is painted jet black with carefully rounded corners and black hinges. This makes the colors inside the frame fantastically vibrant. The glossy finger dish checkers are like fun little gemstones each with a tactile dimple that gives them a delightful look and feel. Sit at a cafe and have a match. On-lookers and passers-by will comment and ask you about this unique and attractive board.

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You can bring this board anywhere. You can easily bring it around the world. It fits in a suitcase or under the arm.

What makes it more special is that you can be proud to even use it as a tournament board.

Though its checkers are smaller than those of a normal tournament size board the beauty of the board will make any opponent itch to play on it.

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The Adventure board is a step further in the Backgammon Galaxy quest for renewed backgammon design. Most boards are not made for both men and women. Usually, they are huge and heavy suitcases that are not attractive for both genders. With the Adventure board's compact package this old design language is renewed.

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Cigar Travel Backgammon Set

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Our signature Cigar backgammon set is now available in a portable travel size. A reflection of the popularity of backgammon clubs in the 1970s, the atmospheric design captures the smoky allure of games enjoyed after dark and is the perfect gift for the person who has everything.

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I designed my Cigar Travel backgammon set to be the perfect after-dinner entertainment, wherever you are in the world, to be played with a whisky in one hand and a fine cigar in the other.

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• Size: 41 x 31 x 3cm (open) 16 x 31 x 5.5cm (closed)
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• Wrapped in mahogany leather and inlaid with leather triangles
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• Semi-precious yellow agate and white marble playing pieces
• Made in Spain

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Alexandra’s design captures the pleasure of playing a game of backgammon accompanied by a Cuban cigar: the warm browns of the tobacco leaves and the way in which a cigar slowly burns, releasing spirals of smoke.

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Our Cigar Travel backgammon set opens to reveal a leather box containing the playing pieces, dice and doubling die. Dividing in two to become the shakers, it fits neatly inside so your board is ready to play anytime, anywhere.

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Digitally printed with stunning photorealism on the leather playing surface, the cigars, and the hypnotic patterns of smoke they release, replace half of the triangles on the board – an Alexandra Llewellyn design signature.

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A beautiful gift for the backgammon-loving connoisseur, our Cigar Travel backgammon set can be personalised on the leather closure with laser-engraved initials, dates or a personal, handwritten message.

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Every Alexandra Llewellyn purchase is beautifully wrapped and dispatched in packaging designed to protect and enhance your new game. If the order is a gift, you can write a gift note at checkout. We will remove any paperwork stating the price.

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Leather Backgammon Set - Leather Backgammon Board & Pieces High quality heavy weight Backgrammon travel set

A great quality Handmade roll-up travel backgammon set that is purpose designed for convenient backgammon games whilst travelling.

Complete with high quality heavyweight playing pieces, doubling dice, and set of dice. Full instructions included.

Dimensions including storage area: Approximately 35cm x 26cm Playing Pieces: 20mm Diameter Dice: 1.5cm x 1.5cm x 1.5cm

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The pull of its fascinating history is what draws visitors to Russia, lured by the grand architecture, modern cities, luxury hotels, bucolic countryside and the stoic pride of its people. Moscow is the economic, cultural and political powerhouse, and the capital city since the 15th century. Beginning with the famous Red Square, you run the gamut of incredible architecture masterpieces and iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Kremlin and its cathedrals have come to be the visual cue of the nation’s image, as has Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Private luxury tours will take you down pedestrianized Arbat Street with its shops, restaurants and street performers and along Tverskaya Street for some upmarket shopping. The Tretyakov Gallery – the most visited in Moscow – is the supreme spot for absorbing classical Russian art. Many visitors to Moscow also manage the Golden Ring, a route through nine ancient towns in the northeast that have managed to hold onto their 14th-century flavour. Sites here are mainly religious – UNESCO-listed cathedrals and monuments. The cities include Ivanovo, Kostroma, Pereslavl-Zalesskiy, Rostov, Sergiev Posad, Suzdal, Uglich, Yaroslavl and Vladimir. St. Petersburg – founded by Peter the Great and commemorated by countless artists and writers – is a seaside paradise. It was only founded in the early 1700s – fairly young compared to some of Eurasia’s other significant cities. Thrillingly, it is Russia’s cultural heart, filled with art museums, opera houses and ballet stages. The State Hermitage Museum is the largest in the world at more than 700,000 square feet, its 120 rooms visited by one million people every year. A visit to Russia isn’t complete without a taste of the fresh air. The Russian countryside is primarily made up of rolling, treeless plains called Steppes. Four climates zones make for an interesting melange of plant and animal species, not to mention the various sporting activities: skiing in Rosa Khutor, mountain climbing in Caucasus, white-water rafting Altai Republic and hiking around Lake Baikal.

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As Ukraine’s Summer Starts With Blackouts, Worries Over Winter Begin

Recent rolling power outages have raised alarm about what will happen when cold weather arrives and energy consumption goes even higher.

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By Constant Méheut and Oleksandra Mykolyshyn

Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine

Skyscrapers are without electricity up to 12 hours a day. Neighborhoods are filled with the roar of gas generators installed by cafes and restaurants. And at night, streets are plunged into darkness for lack of lighting.

That is the new reality in Ukraine, where the approach of summer has offered no respite for the country’s power grid, but has instead brought a return to the kind of energy crisis experienced during its first winter at war, a year and a half ago.

In recent months, Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s power plants and substations have left the country’s energy infrastructure severely hobbled. To make matters worse, two nuclear power plant units are scheduled for repairs this week, and summer temperatures are expected to prompt people to turn on their air-conditioners.

As a result, the Ukrainian authorities have ordered nationwide rolling blackouts for this week, a more aggressive measure than the regional and irregular power cuts that parts of the country had been experiencing earlier this spring.

Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, the head of Ukraine’s national electricity operator, Ukrenergo, said on Sunday that the power shortage facing the country this week would be “in a rather serious volume.”

Ukrenergo said emergency blackouts were applied in seven of Ukraine’s 24 regions on Tuesday.

While power shortages in the summer can leave people uncomfortably hot in dark apartments, they pose a more deadly risk in the winter.

And already, Ukraine’s widespread blackouts have raised concerns about what will happen when the frigid weather arrives, when the use of heating devices increases the load on the energy system. Experts have warned that power plants have suffered too much damage to be repaired before subzero temperatures set in, around December, which could plunge many people into dangerously cold living conditions.

“The situation is even worst than it was last year,” Olena Lapenko, an energy security expert at DiXi Group, a Ukrainian think tank, said in an interview on Monday, referring to the winter of 2022-2023 during which Russia pummeled Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Ms. Lapenko estimated that even with moderate temperatures and no new Russian attacks on the power grid, Ukraine would be short 1.3 gigawatts, during peak consumption hours this summer. That represents about one tenth of the energy consumption during peak hours.

“Can you imagine what’s going to happen in the winter?” Ms. Lapenko asked.

Russia has targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure before. From October 2022 to March 2023, Moscow pounded it with missiles, disabling half the country’s power grid by November 2022. Residents of Kyiv, the capital, sometimes had to rely on flashlights at night and planned for a possible evacuation of the city.

Ukraine survived the assaults, thanks to both newly delivered Western air defense systems and round-the-clock work by engineers to repair vital equipment.

But Russia’s most recent campaign against the power grid, which started in late March, has been more devastating than before because Moscow has improved its tactics, firing larger and more complex missile barrages that Ukraine’s limited air defenses have struggled to intercept .

Energy experts estimate that Ukraine has lost about half its electricity generation capacity since the beginning of the war. Most of the country’s thermal and hydroelectric power plants have been destroyed, which is posing a major problem because they provide the extra generation capacity needed to meet demand during peak consumption periods.

Olha Buslavets, a former Ukrainian energy minister, said last week that Ukraine is now essentially dependent on its nuclear power plants, which supply the bulk of the country’s electricity but cannot meet peak demand.

DiXi Group says there is not enough time to rebuild sufficient generating capacity before winter sets in. Olena Pavlenko, the head of the think tank, said Ukraine needed spare equipment like transformers to rebuild substations. Kyiv is hoping it can get spare parts from decommissioned thermal power plants in Germany, Ms. Pavlenko said.

One way to help address the problem, Ms. Pavlenko added, would be for the authorities to install gas turbine mobile power plants across the country. But that option could take up to a year.

Ukraine, normally a net exporter of electricity, is now importing record amounts from its neighbors, including Romania, Slovakia and Poland. But Mr. Kudrytskyi, the head of Ukrenergo, said the imports are insufficient to offset the power losses.

That has led Ukrainian authorities to impose scheduled blackouts across the country to try to stabilize the grid. DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private electricity company, has published online timetables to let consumers know when their homes will be cut off from power, though additional emergency blackouts are sometimes required.

On Tuesday, several residents of Kyiv said the scheduled power cuts had forced them to reorganize their daily life. Anna Yatsenko, a 37-year-old film producer and the mother of four children, said that as soon as the power comes back on, she uses her electronic devices to cool her home, and iron and wash clothes.

“My husband gets up and recharges power banks,” Ms. Yatsenko said. “You can’t turn on the kettle. It’s a luxury to use a hair dryer.”

Oleksandr Kharchenko, the head of the Kyiv-based Energy Research Center, said during a news conference on Monday that the power grid would not be fully repaired for at least two years.

“We understand that for the next two years, we need to be prepared for daily outages as a norm, not as a critical situation for us,” Mr. Kharchenko said. “Honestly, all we can do is get used to this as the normal state of affairs.”

Constant Méheut reports on the war in Ukraine, including battlefield developments, attacks on civilian centers and how the war is affecting its people. More about Constant Méheut

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The decision by the Biden administration to allow Ukraine to strike inside Russia  with American-made weapons fulfills a long-held wish by officials in Kyiv  that they claimed was essential to level the playing field.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggested that Ukraine’s use of U.S.-supplied arms could expand beyond the current limitation  to strikes in the Kharkiv area.

Top Ukrainian military officials have warned that Russia is building up troops near northeastern Ukraine , raising fears that a new offensive push could be imminent.

Zelensky Interview: In an interview with The New York Times, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine challenged the West  over its reluctance to take bolder action.

Tug of War:  Fueled in part by the Ukraine war, tensions have been mounting in former Soviet states like Georgia and Moldova , pitting those favoring closer relations with Russia against those orientated more toward Europe.

Fleeing a War Zone: A 98-year-old Ukrainian grandmother stumbled past corpses and bomb craters  to escape Russia’s attacks.

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