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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
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Backgammon Sets
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Featured Reviews

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Onyx and marble chess set, 'Nature's Challenge' (13.5 inch)

Robin

Jan 9, 2021

Checkmate!

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Fabulous chess set that I gave my son for Christmas. He was thrilled with the quality and beauty of this set.

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Wood game, 'Stacking Tower'

Alice

Jun 17, 2021

Pretty and fun

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This game is both functional and aesthetically pleasing! The wooden pieces make a satisfying sound when they hit the table. It's well made, and I appreciate the little pull-out door at the bottom that allows you to slide the completed tower onto the table easily.

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Wood puzzles, 'Logical Mind' (set of 6)

Paige

Feb 23, 2021

Gift for Dad

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My dad and I always get either other little trinkets for problem-solving gifts so I decided to get this for him for Christmas. He LOVED it! We bring it out every holiday and try to do the puzzles together.

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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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