{"product_id":"travel-backgammon-board","title":"Travel Backgammon","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Games They Carried: The History of Soldier Pocket Games\" href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/blogs\/blog\/the-history-of-soldier-pocket-games\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epocket games soldiers carried in WWII\u003c\/a\u003e, our handcrafted Travel Backgammon Board is small and lightweight, yet maximally functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtfully designed by classic game lovers, we make every board from natural materials in our Oregon workshop. Popular since ancient Mesopotamian times, we hope you enjoy our modern travel version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe designed our Travel Backgammon Board to be played on bumpy rides and stashed securely in small pockets, bike bags, glove boxes, and backpacks. It's perfect for a game on the airplane\/train, waiting at a restaurant, or in a hiking shelter on the trail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can also monogram it for a personalized piece and thoughtful gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality, natural materials handmade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding design for a small-yet-stable board game experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-contained storage for all game pieces and parts: dice, game pieces with storage, and doubling cube. (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.artistshelpingchildren.org\/images-08\/making-paper-cups-at-school.png\" title=\"Fold a paper dice cup to use for travel backgammon as needed\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFold your own paper dice cup\u003c\/a\u003e with simple classroom origami!)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and pocket-sized for travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStays closed with durable magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoices of kit for dice and game piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePegging instead of checkers for game pieces stay secure during movement. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quick start guide with a scorecard. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Free printable PDF score cards for backgammon games\" href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/pages\/free-puzzles-and-game-rules#bg\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/pages\/free-puzzles-and-game-rules#bg\"\u003ePrint more scorecards\u003c\/a\u003e for free on our website. (For keeping score, we found that a sharpened-down golf pencil will fit inside, too!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll of this weighs as little as 2.6 oz!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHey ounce-counters\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e Go ultralight with the natural kit: wood dice and nails. Bonus: the nails are easy to replace out in the world at any hardware store! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEACH ORDER INCLUDES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding leather-and-wood backgammon board with bi-color triangles \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(32) game pieces (15 for play +1 spare, per player) in black and brass. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(2) slider tins (1 per player), used for organized game piece storage and \"bearing off\" container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(4) 16mm dice (2 per player) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) 10mm red doubling cube (optional, for raising the stakes: see \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Simplified, easy to learn Rules of Play for backgammon by Walnut Studiolo\" href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-play-backgammon-game-rules\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-play-backgammon-game-rules\"\u003eHow to Play Backgammon: Simplified Rules of Play\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide with \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Free printable Backgammon Score Cards for tracking games and points\" href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/pages\/free-puzzles-and-game-rules#bg\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/pages\/free-puzzles-and-game-rules#bg\"\u003escore card\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eKIT OPTIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWe're offering two interchangeable kits for your perfect board: natural, economical materials or upgraded comfort choices. Options: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDice: Marbleized (Bicolor Set of 4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(4) 16mm resin dice with standard corners. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-mce-style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(2) each in marbleized gold and pearl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard corners land hard, with less rolling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 colors approximately match each player's game pieces (brass\/black) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Taiwan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDice: Wood (Set of 4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(4) 16mm wood dice with rounded corners. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-mce-style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenewable, sustainable, natural, biodegradable material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighter weight than resin dice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRounded corners are softer in the hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Taiwan \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Pieces: Nails (Set of 8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(8) specially-sourced nails used as backgammon game pieces (checkers). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-mce-style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(4) each in brass and black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCylindrical shaft ensures the nail falls down to the head when the board is lifted for secure carrying mid-game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNail head makes a convenient and tactile grip point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasily replaceable at hardware stores around the world! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass material, Black with zinc plating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Pieces: Pegs (Set of 8)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(8) solid metal pegs used as backgammon game pieces (checkers). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-mce-style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(4) each in brass and black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How our pegs are made in USA using precision milling not casting from solid metal\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.walnutstudiolo.mom\/2018\/03\/04\/metal-fabrication-101-how-our-cribbage-pegs-are-made\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/blog.walnutstudiolo.mom\/2018\/03\/04\/metal-fabrication-101-how-our-cribbage-pegs-are-made\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePrecision-milled\u003c\/a\u003e from solid brass, black with enamel coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRounded heads for the most comfortable grip\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTapered shaft stays wedged-in and secure when being moved mid-game \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStands proud above the board for greater visibility \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavier weight for easier gripping and solid, serious handfeel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHOW TO PLAY BACKGAMMON\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to backgammon? It's fun and easy to learn! Our board design includes several prompts to make learning easy and quick: there are prompts in the gutters for how many pegs to set up in each triangle at set-up, and arrows showing the flow of play (clockwise \/ counter-clockwise) for Players A and B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe include a printed quick start guide along with a folding score card to get you started with every purchase. Print more scorecards on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/pages\/free-puzzles-and-game-rules\" title=\"Free hand-drawn printable scoresheets, score cards, points-counting cheatsheets for favorite classic games cribbage, backgammon, dice, dominoes\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/pages\/free-puzzles-and-game-rules\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFree Game Printables\u003c\/a\u003e page. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"How to Play Cribbage Basic Rules of Play\" href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/pages\/free-puzzles-and-games\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/pages\/free-puzzles-and-games\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eComplete rules of play available on our blog.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPARE PARTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! Get extras and replacement parts are available in our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/collections\/leather-care\" title=\"Replacement stitch kits, extra hardware, and leather care for Walnut Studiolo gear\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/collections\/leather-care\"\u003eParts section\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Extra Game Pieces, doubling cube, dice, storage slider tins, for traveling with backgammon with spares and replacements\" href=\"\/products\/extra-game-pieces-for-travel-backgammon\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"\/products\/extra-game-pieces-for-travel-backgammon\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Game Pieces for Travel Backgammon \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMONOGRAMMING\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! The leather can be monogrammed with up to 4 characters using our 1\/4\" brass alphabet set. Monogramming can add to the turnaround time. Typical monogram shown in the photos. \u003ca title=\"monogram service\" href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/pages\/monogramming-service\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/pages\/monogramming-service\"\u003eLearn more about monogramming.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMATERIALS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe highest quality vegetable-tanned American leather hand-dyed in a unique and beautiful \"Honey\" color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled and responsibly-sourced Pacific Northwest hardwoods (up-cycled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeodymium magnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice: resin OR wood \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGame Pieces: brass with black zinc plating OR enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTin-plated steel slider tins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDIMENSIONS\/WEIGHTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Travel Backgammon Board is approximately 3.5\" x 2.25\"  x 1\" (85.7mm x 57.2mm x25.4mm) when closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the wood dice and nail game pieces, it weighs 2.6 oz (74g). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the resin dice and cast peg game pieces, it weighs 3.5 oz (101g). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eAGES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our products and games are designed for adults, ages 14+. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003ePHOTOGRAPHY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eProfessional photography taken on the beautiful weathered wood patio at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eatmyolk.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Yolk Breakfast Brunch and Dinner in Beautiful Manzanita on the North Oregon Coast\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYolk Restaurant in Manzanita, Oregon\u003c\/a\u003e. Thanks for hosting us and making yummy food! \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCredit to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brokenbanjo.net\/\" title=\"Oregon Coast Photographer for portraits, products, conferences, events, and more\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.brokenbanjo.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrav Williams, Broken Banjo Photography\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE GAMES COLLECTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Games They Carried: The History of Soldier Pocket Games\" href=\"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/blogs\/blog\/the-history-of-soldier-pocket-games\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epocket games soldiers carried in WWII\u003c\/a\u003e, our line of uniquely designed travel games are small enough to be portable and lightweight but large enough to be legible and substantial in the hand. All of our travel games are designed by us and handcrafted in our Oregon workshop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Handcrafted, American-made Natural Travel Games\" href=\"\/collections\/travel-games\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShop all Games \u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVIDEO REVIEW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackgammon collector \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@serialhobbyistofficial\" title=\"Serial Hobbyist Honest Video Review of Backgammon Boards on YouTube\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Serial Hobbyist\u003c\/a\u003e reviewed this board! Watch his video review on YouTube: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TodX0-qaE7w?si=mnbi4wL45dbzBCAc\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Walnut Studiolo","offers":[{"title":"Wood \/ Nails","offer_id":49146562838840,"sku":"BG-KIT-NAIL-WOOD","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wood \/ Pegs","offer_id":49146562871608,"sku":"BG-KIT-PEG-WOOD","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Marbleized \/ Nails","offer_id":49146562904376,"sku":"BG-KIT-NAIL-MRBL","price":94.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Marbleized \/ Pegs","offer_id":49146562937144,"sku":"BG-KIT-PEG-MRBL","price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0156\/2360\/files\/Walnut-Backgammon_Outside-036-Broken_Banjo-WEBsq.jpg?v=1779460056","url":"https:\/\/walnutstudiolo.mom\/products\/travel-backgammon-board","provider":"Walnut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}