What is Dal Negro Backgammon?

Backgammon has become a craze these days though it has been a favorite for ages. The backgammon board has always been handcrafted. But due to commercialization and popularity of the game, cheap readymade sets have flooded the market. Connoisseurs of the game however still prefer custom made backgammon sets.

In 1928, the Dal Negro family took over an Austrian company that had been manufacturing playing cards in Treriso since 1756.The Backgammon equipment that is manufactured by Dal Negro Company today is known as Dal Negro backgammon. It has been rated as the best backgammon equipment in the world. Dal Negro backgammon can be bought as a set and also ordered separately.

Each Dal Negro set is crafted separately and from different materials, with a variety of colors. The casings of all the backgammon sets receive equal attention as the equipment itself. The prices are such that every customer is satisfied. According to the price of the backgammon set, material is used like cloth to genuine calf leather.

The most popular Dal Negro backgammon set is Pulsar. It is made from wood and has an Italian cloth cover. It is available in 3 colors with checkers corresponding to the points color. The Dal Negro backgammon set can be bought in sports accessory shop and on the net also.

The real dedicated players sometimes keep boards from different makers and materials. Today there are many players who also make backgammon boards as a hobby and means of revenue. These custom made sets range from $400 to $1500 depending on the materials used.