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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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Teak wood puzzle, 'Open Me Up'

Dorothy F.

Jun 20, 2016

Intriguing Puzzle

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Bought for my grandson's birthday!. I know he will enjoy it as he loves to solve these type of puzzles!!

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Teak wood puzzle, 'Red Omed-Omedan'

Elizabeth

Dec 25, 2017

Very fun for puzzlers

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I gave this to my son who can solve a Rubik’s cube in under a minute. I could tell he was delighted with the gift, even though his first moves seemed to add to the tangle.... looking forward to seeing him solve this eventually.

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Cotton hacky sack, 'Sapphire Shield'

Jordan

Oct 7, 2024

Perfect Halloween Gift!!

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I got one of these for each of my children for Halloween- it's a gift I am sure they will love! Each hacky sack came in a beautiful reusable patterned cloth bag, and the quality & craftsmanship are impeccable!! Shipping was super fast, too!

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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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