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Board games, such as chess and backgammon, are available in several high-end formats, made from rare wood, glass and leather. Get information about selecting a board game with this free video series on games.
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Backgammon games can be made simply out of cardboard with plastic pieces, or they can be more elaborate sets made from wooden boxes and high-quality game pieces. Understand backgammon game sets with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
Bingo shutter cards are great to use on road trips, either with a small family group or with a larger bus-full of participants, and they can be reused over and over again. Purchase bingo shutter cards in packs of up to 50 cards with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
Collectible chess sets include novelty sets made into famous characters, sports-themed chess sets, medieval chess sets and cultural sets made in different countries around the world. Collect various types of unique chess sets with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
Fancy backgammon sets can be made from various materials, including leather, wood, velvet and metal, where the sound the dice makes on the surface is a good indication of a high-quality set. Find fancy backgammon sets to suit any style with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
Glass chess sets are available in either clear and clear-frosted glass or in black and black-frosted glass, giving a modern look to any home. Discover how affordable a classy glass chess set can be with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
High-end chess sets are often measured by the king piece, paying close attention to the type of wood, the weight, the height and the quality of the carving. Choose high-end chess pieces, made of ebony, rose wood or maple, with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
Leather backgammon sets are the most traditional, full equipped with a padded interior, high-contrasting points, high-quality game pieces and shakers. Recognize a high-end leather backgammon set with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
Medieval chess sets are often replicas of original sets made in the 1100s, complete with literal kings, queens, knights and bishops as the pieces and carved out of wood. Learn about traditional medieval chess sets with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
Novelty chess sets can be made into fantasy characters, movie characters or sports teams, and some novelty chess sets are even available as four-player or two-on-two-player formats. Discover the world of novelty chess sets with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
Poker chips can be made of either low-grade plastic or high-end clay, and they come in small sets of 50 up to larger sets of 500. Learn about the different varieties of poker chips, always coming in white, red and blue colors, with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
Poker chip values are set by the players, but usually white is the lowest, red is in the middle and blue is the highest value. Set chip values where the highest chip is at least four times the lower chip's value with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
A professional poker chips set usually comes in a wooden or metal case, includes four or five different colors, and the chips are made of a heavy-weight clay in sets of 300 or more. Find out how professional poker chip sets differ from recreational poker sets with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
Travel backgammon sets can be as small as a pocket-sized magnetic set or as large as a wooden chess and backgammon board combined. Discover the range of travel backgammon sets, which are great for hiking trips, road trips and vacations, with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
Travel chess sets can be made of flat magnetic pieces, in an electronic form where a player plays the computer or in a wooden box that stores all of the pieces inside. See the different varieties of portable chess sets, most including backgammon and checkers as well, with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
Unique chess sets use different characters in place of the regular Staunton variety, such as a sports theme, movie character theme or an ancient art theme. Find unique chess sets for the avid collector with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
Wooden backgammon sets tend to be higher-end, equipped with inlaid veneer designs, wooden shakers and game pieces and a magnetic closure. See what makes a wooden backgammon set special with information from a board game enthusiast in this free video on games.
A board game is a game in which pieces are placed on, removed from or moved across a board. There are many different types and styles of board games, including those at the most basic level that that have no inherent theme, such as Checkers. There are also more complicated games with definite subjects, or even narratives, like Clue. Board games have been played in most cultures and societies throughout history, and some even pre-date literacy skill development in the earliest civilizations. In this free video series on games, a board game enthusiast discusses several board games, such as chess and backgammon. Discover the high-end varieties of boards, such as wood, leather, metal and glass, and find out what makes a quality set. Get tips on choosing poker chip sets, whether made out of plastic or clay, and even find out about travel versions of each of these games. Board games provide fun for the whole family, and they can also make great collector pieces.
Windy Challey Windy Challey has worked at Games of Berkeley for more than eight years. In that time, she has demonstrated and sold thousands of board, dice, role playing, miniature and puzzle games.dkdk
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