Stone: A Great Material for Backgammon Checkers

Backgammon equipment comes in all sorts of material, from plastic, wood and stone to name just a few. A backgammon board is usually made from one of these materials and backgammon checkers are made to match the surface. Not all backgammon checkers suit certain board surfaces. One of the more pleasant materials used to make checkers is stone.

Stone backgammon checkers somehow promote the image of opulence and luxury. They are sometimes made from onyx or similar stones that provide that 'hefty' feeling when playing with these checkers on a backgammon board. These checkers feel cool to the touch and are a definite move away from lightweight plastic checkers that are the norm today.

To play with stone backgammon checkers, you can either purchase a whole new backgammon board and set, ensuring that the checkers are stone. Another idea is to contact a company that sells backgammon equipment to find out about their range of backgammon checkers. Many of these companies can be found online and you will be able to check out the various stone materials by looking at their online catalogue. For a different backgammon experience, try stone checkers.