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Chess Sets & Games

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Explore NOVICA's Chess Sets & Games Collection. Discover handcrafted chess sets, dominoes, dakon, jigsaws, kites, ring tosses and hand-carved puzzles in this diverse collection designed to delight any age.

Chess Sets
Puzzles
Other Games
Backgammon Sets
Marble
Wood
Solitaire Board Games
Tic Tac Toe Boards
Domino Sets
Oware
Kites
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Featured Reviews

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Wood puzzle, 'Babylon Tower'

Bruce

Jan 26, 2022

Nice puzzle!

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I like the way it's made and the way it looks. And the extra material about the artist and the puzzle make it very personalized. Thank you!

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Wood game, '3D Tic-Tac-Toe'

Carol

Jun 9, 2022

Shower gift for the Groom

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I went to a bridal shower and no one ever remembers to give a gift to the groom. This groom loves to play games. I saw this and had to buy it. He absolutely loved it! Stunning workmanship. He will treasure it always.

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Wood puzzle set, 'Beautiful Challenge' (6 piece)

Cecelia

Jan 1, 2021

My Son Loves This

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My Son Loves the way this was crafted. He set it out in the common area of his house to display and has lots of fun puzzling his roommates. It's just beautifully designed and fun to play.

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Spotlight on Backgammon & Chess Sets

The historical origins of chess are commonly attributed to a game played in India in the 6th century, chaturanga or "the four parts of an army," infantry, chariots, horses and elephants. The Persians took interest and adapted the game; from them comes the term shah mat or "checkmate." It is believed the Moors introduced the game to Europe via Spain. Since then, the fascination with chess continues to evolve and the game is played throughout the world. Novica contributes to the worldwide propagation of the legendary game with chess sets that are crafted by hand from a variety of materials. In Brazil, Rogerio Martins transforms tin into original chess pieces, while Samuel and Francis Agbey hand-carve wood chess sets that are rich in African tribal stylizations. Khyali Ram perpetuates India's chess legacy with elegant wood sets, some of which include backgammon sets. Ketut Sandi carves highly detailed ornamental backgammon and chess sets that also function as decorative tables. His inspiration comes from nature, the Ramayana, or Buddhist themes, amongst others. Mexico's Armando Ramirez strategy is to approach the game from an eco-friendly position as he recycles auto parts into one-of-a-kind chess sets that challenge you to identify each piece!

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