We viewed this Philos 1154 Rinia Big Backgammon set in one of our regular Monday night matches. It was owned by one of our fellow…
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About the author Bill Robertie is an American backgammon, chess and poker player. He is also the author of a number of books about Backgammon.…
2 CommentsHere at Deluxe Backgammon, we wanted to include a genuine budget backgammon set in our recommendations. This is because we understand that not everyone is…
1 CommentHere at Deluxe Backgammon, our preference is for luxury backgammon sets and accessories crafted from sustainable materials. This is not to say that everything we…
2 CommentsDal Negro’s origins date back to 1756 as a factory producing playing cards in the city of Treviso, Italy. The original company was acquired by…
2 CommentsGenerally, at Deluxe Backgammon, when we see a set we would like to recommend it’s in a shop, a showroom or actually in play. If…
2 CommentsThese handcrafted wooden dice cups by Regency Chess are made from babul wood, which is a type of acacia. Babul wood is not particularly noted…
2 CommentsAbout the author The author, Simon Hill, had done his fair share of losing at backgammon before going on to play at an international level,…
2 CommentsDal Negro of Italy has been a leading manufacturer of mass-produced luxury backgammon boards since the 1950s. The Dal Negro Walnut Oxford Backgammon set is…
2 CommentsThe vast majority of the backgammon sets recommended by Deluxe Backgammon are wooden. Below is a detailed guide on the types of wood that are…
3 CommentsMarquetry and parquetry are both terms associated with wood-crafted backgammon sets. You will see both terms used on this website to describe the way wooden…
2 CommentsPortobello Road in Notting Hill is the home of London’s world-famous antique market. A few weeks ago, we were walking along the road, browsing the…
2 CommentsHere is an interesting read for those wanting an introduction to the game: Backgammon for Dummies. It is an easy-to-read book that covers everything a…
1 CommentThese rugged backgammon checkers are made from durable hardwood and are available from GammonVillage. The front of these checkers features an attractive grooved finger-dish design,…
2 CommentsI have owned this particular Jaques of London Backgammon travel set for several years. Whenever I am away from home, this travel set comes with…
2 CommentsThe Aspinal of London 22-inch wooden backgammon set is a stunning piece. They also produce a range of leather backgammon sets, but this one is…
2 CommentsA few weeks ago, I was sitting, enjoying a coffee, in the walled garden of a local café. Across the courtyard, I could see a…
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