{ "id": "backgammon-set", "sku": "backgammon-set", "title": "Backgammon Set", "slug": "backgammon-set", "price": 121.99, "currency": "NZD", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "board-games", "category_label": "Board Games", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "1.7 kg", "images": [ "https://mygames.co.nz/dropship-images/board-games/backgammon-set/main-backgammon-set.jpg", "https://mygames.co.nz/dropship-images/board-games/backgammon-set/backgammon-set-2.jpg", "https://mygames.co.nz/dropship-images/board-games/backgammon-set/backgammon-set-3.jpg", "https://mygames.co.nz/dropship-images/board-games/backgammon-set/backgammon-set-4.jpg", "https://mygames.co.nz/dropship-images/board-games/backgammon-set/backgammon-set-5.jpg", "https://mygames.co.nz/dropship-images/board-games/backgammon-set/backgammon-set-6.jpg", "https://mygames.co.nz/dropship-images/board-games/backgammon-set/backgammon-set-7.jpg" ], "description_short": "A black briefcase-style board with a magnetic closure brings a two-player strategy game to your table.", "description": "A game for two should be easy to bring to the table, but choosing the right set takes a little thought. A board that suits a regular evening at home may not fit the bag you use for weekends away. A gift can also miss the mark if the recipient expects a particular material or accessory.\n\nThis Backgammon Set is a black, briefcase-style option for two players. It has a magnetic closure, needs no batteries and requires no assembly. Those are useful starting points. Before you choose it, there are also a few details worth checking, especially the material description and the size of the closed case.\n\nStart with where you plan to play\n\nThink about the place where the board will get the most use. Will it stay on a table at home, come out for a regular game with a friend, or travel between houses? That answer matters more than choosing a set by appearance alone.\n\nFor home use, you can focus on table space and somewhere to store the case. For travel, the weight and packed size become more important. This set weighs a listed 1.7 kg, which is worth allowing for if you carry other games or have a luggage limit.\n\nThe briefcase format makes it a candidate for taking along, but it does not tell you everything about portability. Separate closed-case measurements are not given by the maker. If you need a backgammon travel set to fit a particular bag, confirm those measurements first rather than guessing from the photographs.\n\nWhat this backgammon board game offers\n\nThis is a classic two-player strategy game with manual operation. The maker says it follows traditional backgammon play, with players moving their pieces around the board. There are no batteries to buy or charge, and no product assembly is required.\n\nThe appeal is straightforward. You have a physical board and an opponent across the table, rather than an electronic game. Whether you play often or only now and then, the main choice is whether this case format suits the way you want to use and store your set.\n\nIt is listed as a Classic/Standard Edition, not a special themed version. That makes it worth considering if your search is for a classic backgammon game rather than a novelty design. A full rule sheet is not confirmed, so new players should check that point before ordering.\n\nUnderstand the briefcase design\n\nThe board is described as having a briefcase-style design with a magnetic closure. The closure helps keep it shut between games and during transport. It is a feature of the case, not a claim about the playing surface.\n\nThat distinction matters when comparing a magnetic closure backgammon case with other travel boards. Nothing in the maker's description confirms magnetic chips or a magnetic board. If you specifically want pieces that stay attached to the surface, do not assume this set has that feature.\n\nA case can also help keep a game together between sessions, provided all loose parts are gathered before closing it. The maker's description does not describe fitted storage spaces, a lock or extra fastenings. Check those details if you have a particular storage arrangement in mind.\n\nRead the size information carefully\n\nThe listed dimensions are 46 x 36 x 0.1 cm. A separate specification also gives the length and width as 46 x 36 cm. These are the measurements supplied, but they do not clearly identify the open-board size or the closed-case size.\n\nIn particular, do not treat the listed 0.1 cm height as a confirmed packed depth. It is not enough information to tell you how thick the whole case will be with its components inside.\n\nFor a table at home, measure the space you intend to use and allow room around the game for both players. If your table is small, ask for the open dimensions before purchase. For a cupboard or travel bag, request the closed measurements instead. They answer different questions, and having both is more useful than relying on one general size entry.\n\nCheck the material before choosing\n\nThe material information in the maker's description is inconsistent. The specifications call it leather, while the description uses PU leather and pleather. Those terms should not be treated as proof of genuine leather.\n\nIf you simply want a black backgammon set in a case format, that uncertainty may not decide your purchase. If you are choosing it for its material, however, ask for clarification before ordering. This is especially important when buying a gift for someone who has a clear preference.\n\nThe same caution applies to care products. A treatment made for one surface may not suit another. Until the composition is confirmed, keep care simple and avoid applying leather creams, polish or strong cleaners. The practical choice is to know what the surface is before choosing how to treat it.\n\nLook closely at the included components\n\nThe maker describes chunky chips, a dice bag and shakers as part of the board game set. It does not supply a full contents list with individual quantities. Chip measurements and materials are also not stated.\n\nIf you are comparing backgammon with shakers across several listings, compare confirmed contents rather than assuming every set contains the same accessories. The description of a dice bag does not establish how many dice are supplied. Ask for a complete inventory if that is important to you.\n\nThis is a useful step for experienced players who have firm preferences about their equipment. It also helps gift buyers avoid surprises. Keep the packaging when the order arrives, and check the supplied contents before putting the game into use.\n\nIs it a sensible choice for beginners?\n\nThe maker's description presents this set as suitable for beginners and experienced players. It is a manual tabletop strategy game, so there are no electronic controls to learn. That does not, by itself, confirm how much help a new player will find in the box.\n\nIf you are shopping for backgammon for beginners, ask whether instructions are supplied. English is listed as the language, but a printed rules booklet is not specifically confirmed. Knowing that in advance lets you plan how the first game will be taught.\n\nA beginner's needs may also differ from those of someone who plays regularly. One person may care most about a familiar case design, while another may want exact chip dimensions. Choose around the player's needs rather than assuming one feature makes a set right for everyone.\n\nConsider age and household use\n\nThe stated warning is that this product is not suitable for children under 36 months. That is not the same as a recommended starting age for learning the game. No further playing-age recommendation is supplied.\n\nFor an older child, consider whether they can follow the game and handle its components appropriately. If you need a specific age rating for a gift or shared household game, request that information before buying.\n\nThe supplied care warning also says to keep the set away from naked flames and direct heat sources. Choose a play and storage area with that in mind. A table beside a heater or an open flame is not an appropriate place to leave it.\n\nChoosing it as a gift\n\nA backgammon gift set can be a thoughtful choice when you know the recipient enjoys games for two. This one has a black finish and a briefcase-style format, without a stated theme.\n\nBefore ordering, find out what matters to the person receiving it. Do they want a board for home, something to carry to a friend's house, or a particular surface material? Those questions can be more useful than trying to judge the gift from its appearance.\n\nCheck delivery information for the New Zealand address before relying on an arrival date. The maker gives no confirmed delivery timeframe in the maker's description. If the gift is for a fixed occasion, leave room to check the order and its contents rather than planning around an unstated shipping time.\n\nCare, storage and returns\n\nFor routine dust, use a soft, dry cloth. Avoid soaking the board or using harsh household cleaners. Store the set in a dry place, and gather the loose components before closing the case.\n\nKeep the original packaging while deciding whether the set suits your needs. The stated return window is 14 days from delivery, with the product unused, complete and in its original packaging. Read the measurements and material notes before playing if there is a chance you may return it.\n\nIf something does not match your expectations, contact us for return instructions within that window. No warranty term is given by the maker, so ask for current information if warranty cover is important to your decision.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis Backgammon Set offers a two-player game in a black briefcase-style case with a magnetic closure. It weighs 1.7 kg and needs neither batteries nor assembly.\n\nIt is worth considering for home games, planned trips or a gift. Confirm the material, full contents and closed-case size if those details will decide your purchase. A few clear answers now will help you choose a set that fits how you actually want to play.", "llm_summary": "This Backgammon Set is a black, briefcase-style board game for two players. It has a magnetic case closure and uses manual play with no batteries or assembly required. The maker describes chunky chips, a dice bag and shakers, but does not specify a full component inventory or quantities. Listed dimensions are 46 x 36 x 0.1 cm, and weight is 1.7 kg. Separate open-board and closed-case sizes are not specified by the maker. Material details conflict between leather in the specifications and PU leather or pleather in the description. A recommended playing age is not specified beyond a warning that it is unsuitable for children under 36 months. Keep away from naked flames and direct heat.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Games Company New Zealand", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mygames.co.nz/backgammon-set/", "canonical_url": "https://mygames.co.nz/backgammon-set/", "json_url": "https://mygames.co.nz/api/products/backgammon-set.json", "updated_at": "2026-11-15" }