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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
Mexican
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Featured Reviews

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Wood puzzle, 'Elephant Puzzle'

Bonnie

Mar 14, 2024

Artful Elephant

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Love my elephant! Is it a puzzle or modern art? Reminds me a bit of Kai Bojesen's darling wood animals. Came with instructions in case you do decide to take it apart but for now, it's adorning my shelf and looking majestic.

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Wood cribbage game, 'Knob and Heel'

Ellen Elizabeth

Jan 29, 2019

My Son and Grandson

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My son is thrilled to share this nicely done set with his son. It was a great choice for the money and I thank you for offering it. I kind of want to order another one for me.... LOL! .... but we have something of that style.

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Wood maze game, 'Apple Connection'

Carolina Vargas

Apr 20, 2022

Fun and entertaining

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A gift for a friend whom I haven't seen in 20 years and who will hopefully like this, especially when one is nervous and anxious

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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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