Backgammon is the world’s most popular board game, and has played across the globe for more than a millennium. The game’s recent exposure through the Internet, online poker, and the online casino world has introduced tens of thousands of new players to the game.

Whilst the attractions of online play are obvious, there are still many players who enjoy the social aspects of the game, and to pit their wits and test their skills against live opponents. And there can be no richer experience that to play on a leather backgammon set.

Anyone who has ever taken delivery of a brand new car with leather upholstery will never forget the sight, the scent and the feel of luxury and power that that moment brought. Whilst you may not get exactly the same feeling when you open your first leather bound backgammon set, it won’t be that far behind.

Luxurious and sleek like the Maserati or Ferrari motorcars, most backgammon boards are manufactured to a very high specification in Italy. Usually features include a 100% leather exterior complemented by latches made from sold brass. The playing surface can be made from suede or patch leather with the most intricate stitching so as not to have any affect on how the dice lands

Continuing the luxury theme, the best of materials such as chrome and walnut can be found in these truly luxury backgammon sets, and dice cups made of leather are pretty much a standard, as well as mother of pearl checkers.

There can be nothing more enjoyable and intimidating for an opponent than to play on a leather backgammon set. Try it once and you will agree!