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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 puzzles, 'Mini Puzzles' (set of 6)

Joan Ingram-Eiser

Sep 25, 2017

Great gift for young and old

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I originally ordered this ítem as a gift for my 14 year old grandson, but on arrival gave it instead to his uncle, who loves beautiful woodwork. Must now reorder!

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Wood triangular domino set, 'Triple Threat'

Cheryl

May 19, 2020

Finely Detailed

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I'm impressed with the smooth, crisp corners of each wooden piece and the quality of the container holding them. Looks and feels professionally made.

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Wood puzzle, 'Open the Bottle'

Susan

Sep 5, 2020

Solve the puzzle, quench your thirst

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This was a Father's Day gift for my son-in-law. He's an engineer and enjoys puzzles, several of which I've purchased from Novica. My daughter and he dined with friends that Sunday and took the puzzle containing a bottle of wine with them. Each diner took a turn with the puzzle to release the bottle, and all shared a lot of laughs in the process. This puzzle is attractive and intriguing to look at, so it makes a great gift. Add a bottle of a favorite wine and the occasion becomes a fun memory.

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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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