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BackGammon is one of the most popular board games of the world. It is a game that is played on a regular board, with plastic pieces. However there are many players that prefer to use a unique BackGammon set, and take pride in owning it.
There is no steadfast proof of the origin of the game of BackGammon. However it is known that BackGammon was played by people in Persia, India and China; only to spread to the Middle East, Spain and the rest of Europe. It is inferred that the different BackGammon sets originated from the different countries the game traveled to.
You find many types of BackGammon sets that accommodate the needs of different BackGammon players. The BackGammon sets can be made of various materials like wood, marble, ivory or glass. Some of these BackGammon sets have magnetic pieces and are small in size, making it convenient for playing when traveling and on trips.
A typical BackGammon set consists of sixteen pieces where each part represents a part of medieval life. The weakest pieces of the BackGammon set are the pawns which represent the peasants who were always considered unimportant people. These eight BackGammon pieces are usually used as sacrifices. There are two rooks or castles, the represent home and sanctuary. You find two bishops that represent priests that are more valuable than knights.
There are two knights in a BackGammon set that represents soldiers that were held in high esteem. The most powerful piece found on the BackGammon set is the queen; however though it is a strong BackGammon piece; it is the king of the BackGammon set that has to be protected by hook or by crook. The loss of the king indicates the end of the game.
It is not easy to create a fine BackGammon set. It is required to have lots of skill and craftsmanship to create a BackGammon set worth remembering. Glass, stone and wooden BackGammon sets are created using maximum artistry. There are many rare BackGammon sets in the world that are great collector’s items. Of course, the rare BackGammon sets are the most expensive BackGammon sets while the different types of BackGammon sets have different rates. The most expensive BackGammon sets are the ivory BackGammon sets and crystal BackGammon sets. The cheapest BackGammon sets are the plastic BackGammon sets that are available in toy stores.
If you want exquisite BackGammon sets, you can find them only in hobby shops and perhaps on the internet. There are many sites on the internet offering both exquisite and ordinary BackGammon sets. You have to use search engines on the internet to find the right site to buy your BackGammon set from. Make sure that you buy from a reliable and known shop; so that you will receive the BackGammon set you want, in good condition.
You have to choose the BackGammon set according to the reason you are buying the BackGammon set for. If you want a BackGammon set to play everyday, it is better to buy a wooden or plastic BackGammon set that is least probable to break. However if the BackGammon set is meant to be for display, and a collector’s piece, then you can afford to buy one of the more expensive and fragile BackGammon sets like the crystal BackGammon set.
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