15" Oak Backgammon Set - Folding Board & Pieces Oak Backgrammon Set

This is the 15 inch oak set, closed case measures about 38cm x 24cm x 5cm and opens out to 38cm x 48cm x 2.5cm. Playing counters are 3cm in diameter, so pieces are easy for smaller hands to grip and move without knocking the board. Suggested age is from 6 to 7 years upwards, which makes this a good middle size for a family that includes both children and adults playing together.

Jaques suggests this set from around 6 to 7 years old. At that age children can usually count dice pips and follow turn order, and the 3cm counters are large enough to handle easily. The set comes with a comprehensive rulebook written by John Davidson, one of the game's noted players, so a parent can teach the rules properly from the start rather than guessing at half remembered variations.

The set is described as an oak backgammon set with a folding board, made with solid brass furniture that is custom made for Jaques of London. This custom brass hardware is specific to Jaques and is not shared with generic imports, which is part of what the description means by pieces being superior to imitations. The board folds flat to 5cm closed for storage or travel.

You get a complete set of regulation playing pieces, two dice cups, five dice and a full rulebook by John Davidson. Dice measure 1.5cm cubed and the dice shakers are 7.3cm x 7.3cm x 4cm. Everything arrives in gift box presentation packaging as standard, so there is nothing extra to buy before you can sit down and start a game.

The main stated difference is the solid brass furniture, which is custom made for Jaques of London rather than a generic fitting used across many brands. Jaques describes this as making the pieces unique and superior to imitations. The set is also fully handmade, and Jaques has been making games since 1795, so the build comes from a maker with a long, singular focus on games rather than a general importer.

Yes. The case measures roughly 38cm x 24cm x 5cm when closed, so it folds down to a compact size for a shelf or bag. Open for play it measures about 38cm x 48cm x 2.5cm. The folding case also doubles as the storage box for the pieces, dice and cups, so everything packs away into one unit rather than loose parts in a separate bag.

Jaques describes it as a treasured gift for a friend or family member, or as a treat for yourself, and it comes with gift box presentation packaging as standard so it is ready to give without extra wrapping. It includes a full rulebook by John Davidson, so even someone who has not played in years can pick the rules back up. The compact folded size also makes it easy to bring along to a family gathering.

Everything needed is included. That is a complete set of regulation playing pieces, two dice cups and five dice, plus the rulebook. Dice measure 1.5cm and the cups are 7.3cm x 7.3cm x 4cm, so shakers and dice are matched in scale to the board. There is nothing else to source before starting a game, it plays straight from the box.