Backgammon Set, Best Place To Buy

By Walt Peterson

There are hundreds of games that are popular all over the world. One of the most-played is definitely backgammon as it is entertaining for people from the age of five and up. It is actually one of the oldest board contests out there. It's a game for two players who roll dice and move their pieces on a backgammon set.

The first player that can successfully move their checkers around the board and get them removed, is the winner. This game comes in many different forms,but is actually played most often as a table game. With the advent of computers, this game has migrated to the Web. It is now played online as well.

Many people play online, which they can play others or compete against computers. This has caused an explosion of players that can play anytime they get a few spare minutes in their day. Over 10 years ago, the first backgammon online tournament was held. Now every level of player can compete against others around the world for cash prizes.

Backgammon sets come in many price levels, including very ornate hand crafted heirlooms. Many are made by craftsmen from around the world of various woods, including oak,mahogany and walnut. Some of these sets are felt lined and hand carved pieces. The smaller set are leather bond cases to take along with you. Often some of these sets are made of plastic , leather and magnetic.

The enthusiast will really enjoy playing at a table, rather than a board. Most of these tables incrporate other game in them. Chess, checkers are the most common games that can be played at these tables. These tables usually have storage for backgammon set pieces and are made of fine woods with leather, marble and oxo-teak incorporated into the playfields.

Hand carved legs with inlaid wood tops are commonly used. Storage drawers are common for protecting your chess, checkers, dice and chessmen. Many table styles and sizes are available and resemble your living room end tables, but are a little shorter to make game play more comfortable.

Backgammon sets are available at department stores with game aisles and specialty game stores.. Garage sales, flea markets and eBay may offer older sets. Performing a search online will suggest many other locations where one of the oldest most enjoyable game of the ages can be found.

Many price ranges for a backgammon set are available. Size, material used, wher it was made are all factors in its price. Compare prices online will quickly give you an idea what set is right for you. There are many sellers of board games, but some cater to beginners and others to the enthusiast and tournament players. If you purchase a high end set, it's a good idea to insure it against damage in shipping and know your sellers return policies. - 31483

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While Travelling With A Magnetic Chess Set, Learn To Play Chess

By Walt Peterson

Chess is considered by many as the oldest of all board games. It is revered in many areas of the world as much more than just a game. Chess is a game that reqires alot of thought and stradegy and is enjoyed by many leaders of nations. Napolean was known to play chess and his chess set can be seen in a North Carolina museum. Today chess is being played across the web, in family rooms, at schools and with magnetic chess sets, you can even play while travelling.

There are all types of chess sets and some of them are extremely popular. While magnetic chess sets and other low end chess sets are very affordable there are some sets that are rare collector's items. The low end sets are typically plastic and manufactured by major toy companies. Many of these sets are actually part of a bundle of board games that are packaged together.

Low end chess sets, that may include a magnetic chess set, is what most people learn to play on. As you learn and your interest grows, most people look to buy a more expensive chess set. Learning to play by joining a chess club or just playing with friends, allows you to see many different sets and soon you will know what set is right for you.

When playing in different locations, magnetic chess sets are thought to be the most desirable. These sets allow you to play outside or on trips without problems of the pieces being blown around or tipped over. Many chess clubs and youngsters choose this type of sets.The magnets are placed in the bases of the board pieces and assist in keeping them in place until they are ready to be moved.

When the desire for a better set arrives, there are many outlets where chess sets can be purchesed. They can be bought in specialty stores and at fine online dealers.You will soon find out that the optrions are many as to material used and the level of quality in craftsmenship.

As you grow in the game of chess and want to move up from the travel set, the next step is usually wood.Wood chess pieces also vary in type and quality.Some are artisticaly hand carved and others machine made. The choices of materials used are many if you decide you want something other than wood. Some of these higher end sets are crafted from materials such as pewter, marble, oxo-teak, alabaster and leather.

While there are traditional forms of the playing pieces there are many different styles of play pieces that have been crafted over the years. The official chess type that is used in tournaments is referred to as the Staunton chess style. This name derives from the original grandmaster of chess. In many cases the magnetic chess sets will be made in the Staunton style.

Beyond the Staunton style there are many other styles of playing pieces. One popular type of chess pieces are those that are crafted to represent armies, such as the confederate and Union armies of the Revolutionary war. No matter what type of pieces you aspire to eventually collect you will probably always cherish that magnetic chess set. - 31483

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Board Games for All

By Zeeman Haus

Hey it's family night again and you are all looking at one another like "what do we do now?" As cheesy as it sounds; board games are still fun. Picking the right board game for family night or a group is important, so here are some tips to help you out some.

You have to ask yourself a few questions first off. These would be; How many players? What age group are we talking about here and what kind of players? These are important questions to consider. If you don't believe me, at the next buddy gathering, pull out a Chutes and Ladders game and see what happens.

The number of people is a huge factor in choosing a game. Monopoly is a classic that will never go away. Why? Because if you ever played it with just one other person it can last for days! If you find that you have to break up into groups to play a board game, try making sure that you come up with a fair way to divide up the teams. Usually drawing names or something to that affect is helpful.

Age would be the next factor. Playing High School Musical: the board game with your 10 year old would be neat. Playing the same game with your 10 year old and your 17 year old would try your patience some. If you end up playing a game that is beyond the youngest person there you might have some problems unless you can divide your time between helping them or figure out a way to get them to help you. Usually, getting your young one to roll the dice is enough.

Who you are playing with is a factor as well. Friends and family might have different board game needs. That is to say that your friends might get a little more rowdy than your kids. Keep that in mind when picking out games.

Make sure you pick at least three games to choose from and plan on a heated campaign from everyone. People have their favorites and they will always try to get those in as THE game to play. Sometimes maybe having a runner-up game or a "we'll play this one next game" is a good idea. This will mix things up a bit and at least satisfy a majority of the players.

Get some gag prizes and hide them away. This is a great way to keep your guests interested. The first time you give a novelty gift to the winner of the first round and announce "PRIZE NIGHT!" everyone will want to play to see what other goofy gags you have purchased.

Family or friend game night is an old fashioned and fun way to spend the evening from time to time. It forces us to interact with each other in a scale we seldom do while watching movies and playing video games. Without getting too misty over it, let's just say it's fun. - 31483

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