This is an unusual and beautiful backgammon set. We love the pattern of the walnut burl wood, and the playing area is so luxuriously soft and smooth. The colour of the burl wood is not quite as deep as on the website, but still lovely - see the photo of our set.
The little wooden shakers are fun and make a satifying sound when you rattle the dice around inside.
We think this medium set is just the right size, as the checkers are substantial enough to play with and stay put in the right place (small sets constantly gets messed up), but the closed up set is small enough to take with you, when you go out.
The workmanship of the inlay is impressive, and we think the side bars where you can put your discarded checkers during play are well worth paying the extra $‌14.00 for.
After play, if you fill up the shakers with checkers, everything fits inside the bag, which avoids unnecessary rattling.
Our only slight complaint is that the dark checkers can be a little difficult to see against the dark wood - but I am sure we will soon get used to it.
Exemplary customer service from Farrar & Tanner - they answered all my questions and even sent photos of the actual set, before ordering.
I purchase this backgammon board for a 12 year anniversary gift. Once I opened it I realised the awful quality, the wood was thin in and it was not the same deep colour as pictured. The dice cups were cheap and overall it is not worth $‌240.00.
Luckily I phoned up and I did get a refund straight away but I would have really have preferred a decent backgammon board unfortunately it wasn't from there.
A real shame
Manopoulos Inlaid Walnut Burl Backgammon Set - Medium
Manopoulos Inlaid Walnut Burl Backgammon Set - Medium
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3 reviews
£193.00
$‌260.00
Manopoulos Inlaid Walnut Burl Backgammon Set - MediumBJJ2
Manopoulos Inlaid Walnut Burl Backgammon Set - MediumBJJ2
Manopoulos Inlaid Walnut Burl Backgammon Set - MediumBJJ2
Using walnut burl wood, each of these handcrafted backgammon sets by Manopoulos has a unique grain pattern. Using a delicate technique to create an inlaid board this set has a beautiful finish with oak and wenge points contrasting the swirls of the burl wood. The side racks keep checkers in order during play and when stored and the set includes four dice and a doubling cube.A personalised message can be engraved on a brass plate (lid or front) for a special gift.
Size: 38cm x 46cm (open), 38cm x 23cm (closed).
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Using walnut burl wood, each of these handcrafted backgammon sets by Manopoulos has a unique grain pattern. Using a delicate technique to create an inlaid board this set has a beautiful finish with oak and wenge points contrasting the swirls of the burl wood. The side racks keep checkers in order during play and when stored and the set includes four dice and a doubling cube.
A personalised message can be engraved on a brass plate (lid or front) for a special gift.
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Born out of appreciation for the joy games can bring, Manopoulos are renowned creators of classic board game sets. The Greek company craft exceptional backgammon and chess sets with inspired detail from natural materials. Today, Manopoulos is a name synonymous with wonderful, classic craftsmanship.
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