Woodland Backgammon

Decorative and compelling: a handsome, plastic-free edition of the classic game of backgammon, thought to originate in ancient Mesopotamia c.3000 BC and spreading through the Greek and Roman Empires. Presented in an ingenious book-style box, open and lay-flat to reveal the playing board and handy storage pockets for the painted-wooden dice and checkers. Decorated on the front with a soothing midnight forest-scene from Nottingham-based British publisher The Art File, the interior mixes midnight navy, teal and pink-points with charming decorative details of dormice, moths, pinecones and berries. Thoughtfully designed to store in a bookcase, the plastic-free game utilises FSC-accredited materials and adds a decorative flourish to a much-loved board game.

Printed board, 30 FSC-wood checkers and 4 dice
Playing board and storage pockets, 48 x 29 x 5cm when open
Book-style box with ribbon-closure, 29 x 21 x 5.5cm closed
Includes instructions
2+ players, age 6+
Game play: c.20 minutes
FSC accredited paper
Plastic-free packaging