Luxury Backgammon Sets

As the old saying does, the only difference between the men and the boys is the price of their toys. Or, in this case, their backgammon sets.

One doesn't have to be a hardcore backgammon player to appreciate the workmanship that goes into the beautiful sets listed below - but you most certainly have to be a rich one to afford them.

Dal Negro Backgammon Sets
http://www.dalnegro.com
Made in Italy, the sets fashioned by Dal Negro are considered by many backgammon connoisseurs to be the finest boards ever manufactured. Given their superior detail and craftsmanship, it's not hard to see why they have such a following.

The Dal Negro Championship Set
Priced around $325-$365, this stunning set has an eco-leather playing field with quality translucent plastic checkers. It comes in a beautiful case with key clasps. The dice cups are leather. Its open length is 29 1/4", with a width of 20 3/16". The case comes in your choice of Boudreaux satin and brown leather.
http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/ecom/itemDetail.cfm?pid=93

The Dal Negro Tournament Set
Designed with chouette play in mind, these sets are priced at $449, with a beautiful wooden exterior with a rubber coated playing surface. It also has round leather cups, a leather carrying handle, and a leather bag to hold the high quality plastic checkers. It has an open dimensions of 28 1/4" x 22 1/4" x 1 1/4".
http://www.gammonvillage.com/backgammon/ecom/itemDetail.cfm?pid=30

Hector SAXE Backgammon Sets
http://www.hector-saxe.com/
Hector Saxe is the leading manufacturer of backgammon and board gaming equipment. Based in the Bastille district of Paris, the company was created in 1977 and services the professional gamer, specializing in quality pieces for quality games. Their clientele includes numerous international singers, TV stars and professional players.

Hector Saxe Calfskin Leather Sets
Starting at $1250, this backgammon set is covered in calfskin leather and has an inlaid leather playing surface. The sets come in your choice of colors: blue, black, brown, or gold. Their open length is 28 7/8" x 20 5/16" x 1 1/4". Their closed dimensions are 14 5/16" x 20 5/16" x 2 1/2". The checkers are fashioned from plastic and the attache case has solid brass clasps fitted with a key.
http://hector-saxe.com/backgammon-vachette-buffle.htm

Neroulia Backgammon Sets
http://www.backgammonhellas.com/
Based in Greece, Neroulia specializes in making fastidiously detailed hand-made wooden backgammon sets. Their craftsmanship, attention to detail and personalized after-sale service has made them one of the top board game constructors in the world.

Neroulia Greek Walnut Set
Priced at $279, this beautiful handmade backgammon set is fashioned from solid Greek walnut and Greek walnut veneer with ash veneer wedges. The set includes 30 high quality polyesteric chips in multi-color dark brown and tan, 4 dice, 1 doubling die, 2 leather dice cups, and a velour bag for storing the dice and cups.
http://www.backgammonhellas.com/greek_walnut3_backgammon.html

Neroulia Black Velvet Backgammon Set
With a starting price of $379, this solid black stained wooden case has beautiful rosewood and grey veneer wedges and a built in chip rack. The backgammon set includes 30 high quality polyesteric chips in jade and white, 4 dice, 1 doubling die, 2 dice cups, and a velour bag for storing the dice and cups. The open dimensions are 23 1/2" x 18 1/2" x 1 1/8" and closed dimensions are 11 3/4" x 18 1/2" x 2 1/4".
http://www.backgammonhellas.com/black_velvet_backgammon.html