Helena Inlaid Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Backgammon Set - Tournament

One of the world’s oldest and most loved games, so beautifully designed you’ll want to leave it on display even when it’s not in play. This Inlaid Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Backgammon Set from Turkish brand Helena will make a perfect gift for the traditional games enthusiast and a delightful addition to any living room or games room.   The case is expertly hand crafted from real wood veneers on solid wood and the lid showcases a striking Rosewood, inlaid with a walnut panel with intricate finest mother of pearl detailing. Each piece featuring beautifully unique grain, meaning no two sets are the same.   An aged brass tone clasp opens to an exceptionally smooth playing surface. Using the traditional art of marquetry, contrasting real wood veneers are hand applied to create the detailed playing points and decorative patterns. Side racks are ideal for organised play.   Colour coded wooden checkers, 2 pairs of dice, a doubling cube and a set of curved wooden shakers are included – everything you need for a game.   Add personalised engraving to a brass plate to the exterior of the box for the ultimate gift.   Product Details:    30 wooden checkers    4 dice    1 doubling cube    1 pair of wooden dice cups    Size of closed board: 52 cm x 30.5 cm    Size of open board: 52 cm x 61 cm   Rose wood playing field  Includes branded protective case  Solid Wood Frame  Weight: 4 kg  For advice read our Choosing Your Backgammon Board guide. Once you’ve chosen your favourite board, our Set Up and Rules of Play blog will help you win your first game.