Backgammon was first played in ancient Sumaria and later spread to Egypt, Greece and Rome. It appeared in China during the Wei dynasty (190-265 AD) and also made its way to Japan, Persia, Arabia and elsewhere. The first referral to backgammon in the English language was in the ''Codex Exoniensis'' in 1025.
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This wooden backgammon game is handcrafted in pine, and comes complete with 24'' by 20'' board (signed and dated), 2 sets of 15 glass playing pieces with a cloth pouch for storage, 4 regular dice, 1 doubling cube, 2 handcrafted wood dice cups, and complete rules. $85
Blue and Clear pieces are shown, but Black/White, Green/Gold, Red/Black, Red/White, Red/Clear are also available to order. (Click ''Additional Images'' to view all colors.) If you'd like a different combination of colors, e-mail with your request.
Also included are rules for other Renaissance-era games which can be played on a backgammon board, including Ad Elter Stelper (Chasing the Girls) from Iceland, Tourne-Case from France, Sixe-Ace (including a drinking version), and Fayles.
Note: This item requires an oversized box. Due to recent changes in the way both USPS and UPS calculate their rates on large items, the shipping charges automatically applied when you order here might only cover parcel post or ground freight. Depending on destination, Priority or Air Freight might incur a surcharge. If Priority or Air Freight is desired, please contact us, and we will quote the exact charge.
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