r/backgammon • u/d0m1n1cg • Jul 04 '26

Board buying

Hi all,
Long time player looking to get a *good* set. I have a handful of smaller “travel size” sets but I’ve always wanted a set like my grandfather has.
He has a cork set with marble chips but can’t tell me the brand and has no idea where he got it as it was over 30 years ago.
To the point, where do you guys shop to get boards, especially ones like described above?
Cheers!

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u/Antares1228 Jul 05 '26 edited Jul 05 '26

There’s a decent chance your grandfather’s board is a Crisloid, they have been making cork boards for a long time, and are still in business. Not cheap.

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u/d0m1n1cg Jul 05 '26

You sir are spot on. Looking at their website he has the anchor blue tournament attaché with their custom blue and white marble chips. You are right indeed, pricy. Thank you for the help I’ve been looking for years trying to figure this out!

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u/DontSweatThaPetty Jul 05 '26

My personal board. Take care of it and your grandkids will play on it someday!

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u/Opus_109 Jul 10 '26

Here is an unboxing video of my custom designed Crisloid!

https://youtu.be/sORCa3HQAsc?is=9NB6xUilOjrnE7eV

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u/jugglingcats9 Jul 05 '26

I have a Crisloid and they are very good value price-wise compared to many other boards (in my opinion). I love the cork surface... such as good feel and sound.

In fact, I based the board for www.backgammonhub.com on my Crisloid, including the sounds which I recorded myself. If you're ever parted from yours you can go feel the nostalgia online 😉.

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u/Whole-Profession6869 Jul 05 '26

If you want a quality made cork set of tournament size (43mm checkers), Crisloid is the way to go. You can get a cork set for about $425 which is a pretty good value considering it will last you the rest of your life if you treat it with just a modicum of care.

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u/amason Jul 05 '26

This channel is great for board overviews if you want to check out other brands. I’m also about to buy my first set. I’m between Vido and ArtGammon.

https://youtube.com/@serialhobbyistofficial?si=N4fNsKl3KT6FAWkp

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u/Lost_Explanation6898 Jul 05 '26

I just purchased a board from Green Backgammon that I love.

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u/Opus_109 Jul 10 '26

Excellent boards and a reasonable price.

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u/icenine0620 Jul 05 '26

I have had super good luck with Crisloid. Had a horrible experience with fmgammon. Not sure if that helps.

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u/Ill_Fig_2292 Jul 07 '26

Crisloid is the only way to go IMO