What’s your fancy – traditional or online backgammon? Although the popularity of online backgammon, online poker and other online casino games make it easy to find games online, chances are if you’re a fan, you’ll have a soft spot for a traditional game played on your old chipped board, complete with its plastic checkers and unmatched dice. There really is nothing like the familiar sound as you slide your pieces across the points, racing to the finish line. But have you ever thought about going up market and buying yourself a made to order backgammon set?

With the popularity wave that backgammon is currently enjoying, largely due to the success of the online version of the game, many traditional backgammon set makers now offer their goods via the internet. A simple Yahoo or Google search will provide a host of companies offering you handmade backgammon sets at extremely reasonable prices. Match these up with a beautiful set of carved ivory or stone checkers, point and doubling dice and a pair of shaker cups, and you can possess a work of art that will bring you many hours of backgammon fun.

Companies well worth checking out are those based in the Middle East and certain countries around the Mediterranean. Greece, for example, has a long and proud history of making bespoke or made to order backgammon and chess sets. Syria is another country where wonderful sets can be designed to order and shipped worldwide. Whether you’re looking for a folding travel set, or a complete, stand alone table with carved inlays, great bargains can be found after a little persistent search on the ‘net. Good luck and good hunting. A custom made backgammon set may not improve your game, but it will undoubtedly improve your game playing experience.