Backgammon is said to be the oldest game in recorded history. Its origin stems from a version of this board game that was first played about 5,000 years ago.

This classy, compact travel size game comes with the same velvet-smooth, lizard-style attaché case perfect for any trip. The small version is perfect comes in a handsome zippered case, perfect for those picnics in the park, getaways at the beach and long plane rides. The magnetic pieces stay put even when the wind blows.

Each play has 15 checkers on a board consisting of 24 spaces or points. The checkers are moved according to rolls of the dice. Each player tries to bring his own checkers home and bear them off before his opponent does, hitting and blocking the enemy checkers along the way.

Closed case measures: 9" x 6 ¾" x 1 ¾" Comes with brown trim, carrying strap, and zipper closure.

Set includes: five dice 30 checkers; 2 dice cups; instructions.

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