Backgammon: 18" Tan Map Design

This Generously sized 18 inch backgammon set with a vintage map design by Wood Expressions is adored for its map design case and the non-stitched, screen printed points that make it easy for pieces to glide over the board’s surface. The tan case Measures 18 inches, is constructed of vinyl, and wipes clean with ease. Includes chips with diameter 1.243 in., dice and felt-lined cups.

As the oldest known game in recorded history, backgammon has been played by generations of gamblers from all over the world. Throughout the decades it has been linked with leaders of ancient civilizations such as Persia, Greece, Rome, and Egypt. Excavations have shown that backgammon traditionally was played on wood surfaces, using stones as markers, and dice made from bones. Archaeologists believe it derived from the game of Senet, an ancient Egyptian game found in King Tut's Tomb, a favorite pasttime among ancient Egyptians.

In English, the word "backgammon" is most likely derived from "back" and Middle English "gamen", meaning "game" or "play". Strategy and Luck blend harmoniously in this stimulating antiquity game.