Manopoulos Oak, Walnut and Blue Oak 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. The Oak, Walnut and Blue Oak Backgammon Set from Manopoulos 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 walnut veneers on solid wood, each piece featuring beautifully unique grain, meaning no two sets are the same.   Twin branded gold tone clasps open to an exceptionally smooth playing surface. Using the traditional art of marquetry, a striking, pale oak veneer is inlaid with contrasting blue oak and walnut playing points and decorative patterns. Handy side racks are perfect for storage.   Colour-coded mother of pearl style checkers, 2 pairs of dice, a doubling cube and a set of durable plastic 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 mother-of-pearl effect checkers   4 dice   1 doubling cube   1 set of dice cups   Size of closed board: 48 cm x 30 cm   Weight of set: 2.8 Kg   Playing field: Oak and Walnut   Exterior field: Walnut  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.