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Dal Negro London Walnut Backgammon Set

The Dal Negro Inlaid Walnut Backgammon set is the current version of their long-standing favourite board. This version is called the London Backgammon Set and features their new style of lid - an exquisitely crafted parquet tiling with a beautiful exposed grain.

Dal Negro of Italy have been the leading manufacturer of production Backgammon boards since the 1950s. The Dal Negro Walnut London Backgammon Set is a top quality 20 inch Backgammon set made from solid Walnut with a tiled grain embossed lid. Every Backgammon set board is different, unique and special.

• Walnut cabinet and playing surface
• Inlaid Maple and Toulipier wood points
• Tile grained lid
• Magnetic catches - elegant and hardly visible
• Subtly engineered sunken hinges that do not protude outside the case
• 35 mm Boxwood backgammon playing pieces / stones
• 4 standard dice and 1 Dal Negro doubling cube
• 2 plastic, slot-style dice shakers
• Storage areas for stones and dice

The London Backgammon set is the same as the London and Oxford sets, the only difference being a variance in the style of the lid.

The Dal Negro Walnut Backgammon set makes a terrific gift for someone who appreciates beautifully made wooden items. See also the Cambridge version of the Walnut set with a quieter quality modern synthetic playing surface.

Please note that the colour of the wood can vary slightly with each set.

Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children younger than 4 years old.

 

Philos Boxwood Staunton Chess Pieces (3¼ inch King)

Very dark black stained, felted and weighted chess pieces from David Westnedge. These are nice examples of detailed Staunton pieces at a very reasonable cost. Great for players at home who wish to play with nice pieces without paying an arm and a leg.

Hand carved in India and supplied in wooden box.

 

Jester Chess set - Black/White in Black Leather Box

Jester Chess is a brilliantly fascinating version of Chess that enhances and increases the level of complexity of the standard game of Chess in a novel and entertaining way. Being played on a 10 x 10 square chequerboard, it is intrinsically a more complex game. But the additional Jester pieces also contribute massively to the interest.

If you want to keep it simple, you can play basic version of the game - exactly like normal chess with the addition of the Jester that moves like a Queen for its first move only and thereafter moves 1 or 2 squares along rows or columns but not diagonally.

But those looking to really blow their mind should try the full version of the game wherein the Jester moves the same way as the most recent piece played. So, if you move a pawn, your opponent will be able to move a Jester like a pawn his next move (two squares if the Jester hasn't yet moved but Jesters cannot be promoted if they reach the final row). If your opponent moves their Queen, your Jesters become very powerful for your next turn - but beware because if you move your Jester in this way, your opponent can move their Jesters like Queens for the turn after that...

These spectacularly interesting rules have some unexpected consequences which really make you think. For instance, you can quickly see that in most cases you need to be wary about using a Jester to attack a Jester - because whatever move is made, the attacking Jester will immediately be under threat.

Furthermore, if a Jester is in a position to potentially attack the opponent's King, this means that the opponent is prevented from playing some of their pieces. For instance, if a Jester is on the same column as a King, if the opponent plays a rook, the Jester could take the King. Therefore the opponent is forbidden from playing a rook which produces an interesting extra dimension in some situations - and a tactic that can be used to good advantage.

Another consideration is the value of a Jester. For instance is it worth exchanging a Jester for a Knight? For a Bishop? Ideally, you would happily sacrifice a pawn for a Jester but Jesters are quite adept at wriggling out of attacks by pawns...

In addition to being a great new version of Chess, the games that we have made available are a high quality piece of workmanship. The grand pieces are double-weighted with excellent Staunton detailing and a nice feel.

The Jester 10 x 10 Chess set sold here has black and white pieces with green baize undersides. It comes by default in a quality black leather box.

 

Dal Negro Ebony Iridescent Backgammon Set

Dal Negro have long been the world's premium supplier of quality production gaming boxes including Backgammon sets and this stunning Ebony wood Backgammon set exemplifies their work admirably.

The Dal Negro Ebony Iridescent Backgammon Set is a superb quality 20 inch Backgammon set. It features a beautiful solid Ebony wood box with inlaid Cherry and Maple wood points. The black playing surface is painted Toulipier wood.The exterior lid is a beautiful piece of work and unique to each case.

The Dal Negro Ebony Iridescent set features:

• Ebony cabinet with a stained Toulipier wood playing surface
• Inlaid Cherrywood and Maple points
• Stunning Ebony wood design on the lid - the design may differ to the picture as each set is unique
• Hidden magnetic catches keeping the case shut without any protrusions
• 34mm backgammon playing pieces / stones with the classy trademark Dal Negro pearlescent effect
• 4 standard dice, 1 Dal Negro doubling cube
• 2 plastic, slot-style shakers
• Storage areas for stones and dice

Making a terrific gift for anyone who appreciates finely crafted wooden items, each Dal Negro Ebony Backgammon Set is unique and special.

Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children younger than 4 years old.

 

12 inch Chessboard - 33mm Squares

 

Go & Go Bang Tournament - Folding Board

A nice Go set consisting of a folding wooden board with full size 19 x 19 grid, glass go stones and plastic storage bowls.

A great value set that includes everything you need to play this ancient, fascinating, complex strategy game that requires even more brain power than Chess while being incredibly simple to learn.

Instructions included.

Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children younger than 4 years old.

 

Go Board - Wooden

This is our standard full-size wooden board with a 13 x 13 grid marked out on the reverse (for quick games). A wooden board with veneer surface that will suit more casual players and beginner's requirements.

The board is a decent size and represents great value.

Please note that stones are not included with this board.

 

Go Table Board - Goban 36mm with legs

A beautiful wooden Goban on 5cm high legs. The board features a full size 19 x 19 grid and is suitably thick giving the board a nice, solid feel.

Composition wood core with a beechwood veneer. The opposite sides of two edges of the board are made of real wood showing a realistic end-grain giving the impression of a solid wood board.

A stunning Goban that represents great value, suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike.

Please note that stones must be purchased separately.

 

Go Board - Wooden

This is our standard full-size wooden board with a 13 x 13 grid marked out on the reverse (for quick games). A wooden board with veneer surface that will suit more casual players and beginner's requirements.

The board is a decent size and represents great value.

Please note that stones are not included with this board.

 

Wooden Go Board - 36mm

Full size, good quality Go table board. The added thickness gives a nice solid feel and reduces the chances of board movement spoiling the game midway through.

As with all genuine Go boards, the 19 x 19 grid is slightly longer than wider. Composition wood core with a beechwood veneer. The opposite sides of two edges of the board are made of real wood showing a realistic end-grain giving the impression of a solid wood board.

Does not include stones.

 

Xiang Qi Chinese Chess set (4.2cm King)

Usually Chinese Chess sets are very basic with flat round pieces. The Xiang Qi pieces in these sets are of a much better quality and are most unusual; each piece is metal in detailed 3D shapes of the figures they represent, horses, chariots etc. One side is coloured to antique copper and the other to a pewter appearance.

These sets make a fascinating and surprising gift for any chess or board games lover. For those who are already familiar with Xiang Qi, the superior pieces should make a welcome change and literally add another dimension to game play!

Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children younger than 4 years old.

 

Walnut and Maple Wood Chessboard 50cm (with 50mm squares)

A nicely made, attractive Walnut and maple chessboard measuring 53 x 53cm. The squares are 50mm and would suit a Chess set with a 3 & 1/2" King.

This is a beautifully finished board that represents great value for money, featuring ornamental line inlays and a matt finish. The decorative border ensures this chessboard stands out from the crowd.

From renowned manufacturer Philos.

Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children younger than 4 years old.

 

Walnut and Maple Wood Chessboard 50cm (with 50mm squares)

A nicely made, attractive Walnut and maple chessboard measuring 53 x 53cm. The squares are 50mm and would suit a Chess set with a 3 & 1/2" King.

This is a beautifully finished board that represents great value for money, featuring ornamental line inlays and a matt finish. The decorative border ensures this chessboard stands out from the crowd.

From renowned manufacturer Philos.

Contains small parts. Unsuitable for children younger than 4 years old.

 

Agathis 6cm Goban

The stunning board is made from two solid chunks of Agathis and the join is virtually invisible on the playing surface.

A good size, thick Goban with wonderful detail and a nice weight to it.

 

Shin Kaya Go Bowls - pair, tall design

Shin Kaya is generally accepted as one of the best premium woods used for Go equipment. These bowls are turned from real Shin Kaya wood in the traditional oriental style. They are highly polished on the outside with a natural wood interior.

Dimensions are approx. 14cm diameter, 8.5cm deep. Suitable for a full set of Go stones up to 10mm thick.

 

Shin Kaya Go Bowls - pair, flat design

Made from beautiful natural Spruce (Shin Kaya) wood, these beautiful Go bowls are the perfect accompaniment to any Go board or Goban.

The bowls are beautifully crafted and feature a separate lid and can comfortably hold a full set of Go stones, up to 10mm in thickness.