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Welcome to our Jaques Backgammon Set section, where we offer two above-average sets that have the potential to remain in your family for many years. Jaques is the oldest sports and games manufacturer in the world, making them a very good name in Backgammon sets. Backgammon is believed to have originated in Mesopotamia in the Persian empire or the present day Iran, Iraq, and Syria and it is the oldest known recorded game in history. The game was typically played on surfaces such as wood, using stones as markers, and dice made from bones, stones, wood or pottery and it can be traced back thousands of years BC to boardgames played by the Egyptians, Sumerians, Romans, and Persians.
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  • High-quality backgammon sets from Jaques.
  • Solid wood construction with wooden inlays
  • Regulation pieces
15" Mahogany Backgammon (Jaques)
Luxury mahogany set with solid mahogany frame and walnut and sycamore inlaid points. Regulation playing pieces. 2 leatherette dicecups, dice set and rule book.
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 15" Oak Backgammon (Jaques)
15 Inch Oak cabinet backgammon set. Inlaid wood points and regulation playing pieces. Complete with dice set, cups and rule book.
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The Doubling Cube - The doubling cube was believed to be introduced in New York in the 1920's by some unknown gambler which enhanced the element of skill in the game increasing its marketability, insuring its place as a popular pastime. The game was mostly limited to the upper class in private clubs although several introductory backgammon publications burst onto the scene. The rules were modified in 1931 in the U.S. to what generally governs the game today. There was somewhat of a decline in popularity during the depression and a light resurgence in the 1940's which saw a few more texts published although no real advances in skill. Interest decreased again during WWII.


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