Backgammon Ceramic Sets
People who have been into online backgammon may not appreciate this post very much but those who are into the traditional way of playing backgammon would definitely understand what I am going to be talking about. We all know the roots of this game – the ancient times in the Middle East. As such, we can expect some elegance when it comes to the physical backgammon sets originally used.
In this day and age where everything can be done electronically, it might be that the traditional things get overlooked. The same thing can be said of backgammon at times. If do you, however, wish to take a look at the traditional backgammon sets, you may want a ceramic one. I am no expert at this so here is an excerpt from an article by Stuart Brown, a proponent of ceramic sets:
One thing to consider when looking for a ceramic backgammon set, is the weight of the board. This shouldn’t be underestimated, because if you are looking for something that is lightweight, and well-suited to travel, then, a ceramic backgammon sets should not necessarily be your first choice. They tend to be quite heavy, and so are better suited to being the centrepiece of a well laid out room, rather then being items that are moved frequently. Tied in with this, is the size of the board. These can vary, and so you need to decide what size you require for example, some boards will be 21 times 26 inches (when open), whilst others will be 24 x 15 inches. And you also need to decide, whether you want, the Checkers to be in ceramics, or an alternative material. The same is also true for the dice cupholder, and the dice itself.
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Posted on August 8, 2007 by Nigel | Filed Under Backgammon, Culture
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