@@blunderblots It's a beautiful board, without a doubt. Now I'm checking the site out. Have to figure out what I'm going to get for the Mrs! So many boards, so many choices.
I forgot to say when I was trying to determine the age of the board I bought, I contacted Crisloid and the owner of the company contacted me. I was very impressed that he answered a question that was not even about a purchase. Great company.
That's awesome to hear. I've heard a lot of great things like this about them. That's part of the reason I went with them as well, just a lot of great feedback and reviews. How do they go about identifying the age?
Thats a beautiful board!!!!!! Excellent choice in color. As I type this comment ive never played backgammon until earlier tonight when I figured that I would try to play an online game and I won twice.
You make insanely great content please don’t quit making content,I believe that the algorithm will eventually bless you lol. Especially with this professional level of video making skills, genuinely underrated
The fact that Crisloid sent you a matching orange Lucky is a very nice touch. I just got my second Crisloid, and now I'm drooling over the 75th Anniversary board they just teased on their Insta.
Hi Dem! Yeah I agree! I really like the Lucky. Such a cool little piece to have along with the board! What board did you just get? And are you talking about that blue board?
@@osumarko Awesome color combination. I was debating the slate exterior for a bit as well. I was going back and forth for awhile before I finally settled on the orange.
@@Somedutcher I was contemplating that very setup, as well as the anchor blue. I think the slate with the orange would look really nice! Orange checkers still? Or just the points?
Congrats on your Crisloid board. The one minus about cork playing surface is finger nails. Be careful playing against someone who has long nails. The cork is soft and can easily be gouged by finger nails.
Thanks Chris! 😀 It's definitely something I'm on the watch for. It's already gotten a small scuff on the cork from my wife 😅 I guess it'll add to the character!
I had that happen on my legacy hop - the points get a little speck blemish of paint gone after a while using - I’m tempted to ask Crisloid about touch up paint. Absolutely love the board - worth every penny
That looks amazing. Im about to buy my first board. Just got hooked. Never played it before and im 38. 😂 always been thinking what the hell is that weird game. Now i love it. Also im so freakin tired of social media, phones, tablets and crap. I have deleted it all. I wanna live like the old days when you did real stuff. Cheers from sweden.
Hello! I can relate to this for sure! I hadn’t started until my 30’s either. Definitely hooked, haha! I agree, nothing beats playing someone in person! Cheers my friend! 😃
What a great review and nice editing! I am looking for this exact version so perfect timing in uploading :) Nice addition by changing the dice, cups and checkers and I'll be doing something along those lines (maybe not the checkers). Hope you enjoy the board,
Hello and thank you for the kind words! It’s a wonderful set and I’m glad I got the timing down for you! 😉 If you have any questions, let me know. I’d love to hear what you end up going with 👍🏻 Cheers!
I recently board a second hand Crisloid that was made between 1960 and 1972 - it is still in great condition so your board should last. Apart from Michy's excellent book get the Latest edition of Bill Robertie's "501 Essential Backgammon Problems".
That's so cool! I'd love to pick up a vintage set. Did you get it on eBay? I actually recently picked up "501 Essential Backgammon Problems". I haven't gotten super far with it yet, but it's been very enjoyable! Michy's "Opening Concepts" was a real joy to read. Definitely my favorite backgammon book so far. Thanks for watching! Cheers!
Awesome video! I am also a newcomer to backgammon (probably around 2 months now) and have been trying to figure out a good first board. I'll have to check out Crisloid!
Hi Andres! It's such an enjoyable game, isn't it? I'm really enjoying mine! I went back and forth with a lot of different companies but Crisloid checked the most off of my list. 😀 Thanks for watching!
Hello! Thanks! I definitely love it. The checkers especially. Oh cool! I haven't played on a wooden board but I'd like to at some point. I was looking at a walnut one at gammonvillage not that long ago actually. Cool stuff! What's your favorite part about the walnut board? Thanks for watching and cheers! 😀
Did you have to go to the custom area of Crisloid for the color change on checkers, dice, cups? Was it extra or same price? I’m collecting them as anniversary gifts to pass to my children someday.
Hi Jason. Thanks for these videos! What a great site you have. Keep up the good work. I am a beginner, and I have found so many of the other online videos not as helpful as I need at this point in my skill level. However THE most valuable for me (since I have learned the rules of the game) is watching your playthroughs!!! Perfect way to learn (at least for me.) My question. I have recently joined a Backgammon Meetup group. Many were stressing that I need to purchase "precision dice" rather than the dice that came with my set. (My set is not a high end one for sure! LOL) What is your opinion and/or experience on that? (I ask because $55 for a set of 4 at Crisloid is steep, but average for what I see at other retailers for precision dice.) Thanks!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the channel and finding value in it! That means a lot! 😃 I hear you on the precision dice. I finally bit the bullet and bought two pairs when I went to the Chicago tournament. I want to say they were $36 for four dice. If others are insisting on them than it’s good to have a pair at the ready. I’m sure many people wouldn’t agree but I use regular drilled dice all the time for casual games. My goal most days is to have fun, and regular dice do that for me just fine! I hope that helps a little. Cheers! 😃
Hello! Typically before the game I ask my opponent if they have a preference in direction and checker color. It's definitely beneficial to learn to play both directions, but in the beginning it's perfectly fine to pick a direction and stick to that. When we started my home board was always on the right and my wife's was always on the left. We stuck to that for several months. 😀 Does that answer your question or were you wondering how to setup the starting position?
Good Review - After almost 6 months what do you think of the Crisloid Backgammon Set? Any regrets? Any negatives? If you had to do over would you still buy the same? Any "I wish it had's"? Thanks for any input. I'm having a hard time deciding which set to upgrade to.
Hi Jeffery! Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I love it and would definitely go the same route. It's held up very well. For my budget it was exactly what I was looking for. It's definitely a big board if you're not used to larger boards, so that can take some getting used to, especially if you're on the go a lot. If you plan to do any tournaments, you'll have to get precision dice as it doesn't come with any. I got a pair of orange and white for mine. The cork surface is definitely different if you're used to playing on felt or something similar. It's just a brighter sound and the dice tend to spin a little from time to time (doesn't bother me). Reference any of my play throughs and you'll see what I mean. All said and done, I've met a lot of people with Crisloid boards since I've gotten mine and I haven't heard any complaints. They're well made boards in my opinion. Good luck and if you have any more questions, just let me know. I'd love to hear what you go with if you end up getting one. 😃 Cheers!
@@blunderblots Thanks for the quick reply. A couple more questions if you do not mind. I am assuming you used the custom board designer function on the Crisloid web site, question is the board the Tournament Attache size board? What are the dimension of the board? I could not quite make them out on the web site, I think they are approximately 15 x 20 1/4 - Closed and 30 1/4 x 20x 1/4 - Opened. Please confirm. I am also looking at the Wycliff Bros 23" board with the nickel plated checkers. Did you do any research on this board? Appreciate the insight and help
@@Magyar0649 No problem! I did use the custom board designer, but I ended up going with their stock Anchor Orange board, which is a tournament attache sized. I just measured it and the dimensions given on there website are correct. Closed: 15″ × 20¾” × 3½”.....Open: 30¼” × 20¾” × 1¾” I haven't personally used the Wycliff board, but @Justin McKenna did a video on one. I'm not sure if that's the one you're looking at, but it seems like a nice board! I did do a little bit of research on the Wycliff, but I personally really dug the cork surface on Crisloid so that's the way I went. Also, when measuring the Crisloid I was reminded of the shop smell it has. Wood/glue/finish kind of a smell. It doesn't bother me, but I thought I'd mention it. It still has the smell after 6 months. As odd as it sounds, I've kind of grown fond of the smell, haha. It tells me I'm playing backgammon. I hope this helps! 😃
@@blunderblots Thanks very much. One more question (I promise this is it..... for today! 😁). Have you used any nickel plated checkers and if so how do them compare to the marble one from Crisloid? Thanks again
@@Magyar0649 Haha, no problem. I had a lot of questions too. 😀 I unfortunately don't have an answer for you as I've never used the plated ones. I've seen a lot of P-40 boards at tournaments so people definitely like that style. That's all I've got though. 😅
Hello! On this particular board, the white points and checkers are more of a pure white. It definitely looks like a dreamsicle though doesn't it? Does that answer your question? 🙂
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That smile when you first hear the sound of the dice in the cup. Priceless! 🙃😊
Hah! It was magical! Good times for sure 😀
@@blunderblots It's a beautiful board, without a doubt. Now I'm checking the site out. Have to figure out what I'm going to get for the Mrs! So many boards, so many choices.
@@jeffpharr2752 I love it!
Crisloid does a lot of great boards! Custom as well. If you have any questions, I'll do my best to help 😁
I forgot to say when I was trying to determine the age of the board I bought, I contacted Crisloid and the owner of the company contacted me. I was very impressed that he answered a question that was not even about a purchase. Great company.
That's awesome to hear. I've heard a lot of great things like this about them. That's part of the reason I went with them as well, just a lot of great feedback and reviews. How do they go about identifying the age?
So happy for you. great choice of colours.
Hi dreland! Thanks so much, Ive been very happy with it. 😃 Also, thanks for watching! Cheers!
Thats a beautiful board!!!!!! Excellent choice in color. As I type this comment ive never played backgammon until earlier tonight when I figured that I would try to play an online game and I won twice.
I love how bright and vibrant your choice of board is!
Hi Srebrenko! Thanks! I love it and it’s so much fun to play on too! Cheers! 😃
Loved your video. Awesome board! Excellent choice in picking out the checkers, dice, and shakers!
You make insanely great content please don’t quit making content,I believe that the algorithm will eventually bless you lol. Especially with this professional level of video making skills, genuinely underrated
So glad they worked with you on the colour of the checkers. They’re great❤
Me too! Love that board! Cheers! 😀
Excellent video, great quality 👍
Thank you for the kind words! Cheers! 😃
The fact that Crisloid sent you a matching orange Lucky is a very nice touch. I just got my second Crisloid, and now I'm drooling over the 75th Anniversary board they just teased on their Insta.
Hi Dem! Yeah I agree! I really like the Lucky. Such a cool little piece to have along with the board! What board did you just get?
And are you talking about that blue board?
Congrats on the board. I have a Crisloid and I love it.
Thank you! I've been loving mine as well. It makes me smile every time I open it. What colors did you go with for yours?
@@blunderblots Slate outside. Green & white inside.
@@osumarko Awesome color combination. I was debating the slate exterior for a bit as well. I was going back and forth for awhile before I finally settled on the orange.
@@blunderblots
I'm contemplating the slate exterior with orange inside. You think that combo will work?
@@Somedutcher I was contemplating that very setup, as well as the anchor blue. I think the slate with the orange would look really nice! Orange checkers still? Or just the points?
Great video and enthusiastic review! ✌🏼🎲🎲✨
Hi Justin! Thanks a lot! Your videos were really helpful in my overall choice. I'm always looking forward to the next one. 😃 Cheers!
@@blunderblots Thank you so much for the kind words! 🎲🎲🫶🏼
Great video. Friendly guy, too
Congrats on your Crisloid board. The one minus about cork playing surface is finger nails. Be careful playing against someone who has long nails. The cork is soft and can easily be gouged by finger nails.
Thanks Chris! 😀 It's definitely something I'm on the watch for. It's already gotten a small scuff on the cork from my wife 😅 I guess it'll add to the character!
I had that happen on my legacy hop - the points get a little speck blemish of paint gone after a while using - I’m tempted to ask Crisloid about touch up paint. Absolutely love the board - worth every penny
Tru dat !! 😮
@@blunderblotsGet her nails TRIMMED !!! 😂😂😂😂🎉🎉
That looks amazing. Im about to buy my first board. Just got hooked. Never played it before and im 38. 😂 always been thinking what the hell is that weird game. Now i love it. Also im so freakin tired of social media, phones, tablets and crap. I have deleted it all. I wanna live like the old days when you did real stuff. Cheers from sweden.
Hello! I can relate to this for sure! I hadn’t started until my 30’s either. Definitely hooked, haha! I agree, nothing beats playing someone in person! Cheers my friend! 😃
What a great review and nice editing! I am looking for this exact version so perfect timing in uploading :) Nice addition by changing the dice, cups and checkers and I'll be doing something along those lines (maybe not the checkers). Hope you enjoy the board,
Hello and thank you for the kind words! It’s a wonderful set and I’m glad I got the timing down for you! 😉 If you have any questions, let me know. I’d love to hear what you end up going with 👍🏻
Cheers!
I just received my Crislod board today. I went with same size but think it was called Classic blue
Awesome! Mine's holding up great! How are you liking yours? 😀
I recently board a second hand Crisloid that was made between 1960 and 1972 - it is still in great condition so your board should last. Apart from Michy's excellent book get the Latest edition of Bill Robertie's "501 Essential Backgammon Problems".
That's so cool! I'd love to pick up a vintage set. Did you get it on eBay? I actually recently picked up "501 Essential Backgammon Problems". I haven't gotten super far with it yet, but it's been very enjoyable! Michy's "Opening Concepts" was a real joy to read. Definitely my favorite backgammon book so far.
Thanks for watching! Cheers!
What I love most about crisloid vs other fabric boards is crisloid will remake the board should the surface be damaged.
Hi David! I agree! That’s really awesome that they do that. Can’t go wrong! Have you used that service?
Thanks for watching and cheers! 😀
Awesome video! I am also a newcomer to backgammon (probably around 2 months now) and have been trying to figure out a good first board. I'll have to check out Crisloid!
Hi Andres! It's such an enjoyable game, isn't it?
I'm really enjoying mine! I went back and forth with a lot of different companies but Crisloid checked the most off of my list. 😀 Thanks for watching!
That boar is beautiful
Nice video and a great looking board but i prefer wooden boards. I got my walnut one from gammonvillage last year and i love it.
Hello! Thanks! I definitely love it. The checkers especially. Oh cool! I haven't played on a wooden board but I'd like to at some point. I was looking at a walnut one at gammonvillage not that long ago actually. Cool stuff! What's your favorite part about the walnut board?
Thanks for watching and cheers! 😀
Did you have to go to the custom area of Crisloid for the color change on checkers, dice, cups? Was it extra or same price? I’m collecting them as anniversary gifts to pass to my children someday.
Hello! I emailed them and asked them about it. They had some already made so there was no extra charge. 😃👍🏻
Hey, that’s a great idea! 😊
Thanks for the review! What size is this? Tournamnet size?
Yes, tournament size!
Hi Jason. Thanks for these videos! What a great site you have. Keep up the good work. I am a beginner, and I have found so many of the other online videos not as helpful as I need at this point in my skill level. However THE most valuable for me (since I have learned the rules of the game) is watching your playthroughs!!! Perfect way to learn (at least for me.)
My question. I have recently joined a Backgammon Meetup group. Many were stressing that I need to purchase "precision dice" rather than the dice that came with my set. (My set is not a high end one for sure! LOL) What is your opinion and/or experience on that? (I ask because $55 for a set of 4 at Crisloid is steep, but average for what I see at other retailers for precision dice.) Thanks!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the channel and finding value in it! That means a lot! 😃
I hear you on the precision dice. I finally bit the bullet and bought two pairs when I went to the Chicago tournament. I want to say they were $36 for four dice. If others are insisting on them than it’s good to have a pair at the ready. I’m sure many people wouldn’t agree but I use regular drilled dice all the time for casual games. My goal most days is to have fun, and regular dice do that for me just fine! I hope that helps a little. Cheers! 😃
Thanks Jason! That makes perfect sense. Having fun is THE name of the game! @@blunderblots
I understand that one player goes cw and other goes ccw. But who goes where? How do i know if home is on the left or on the right?
Hello! Typically before the game I ask my opponent if they have a preference in direction and checker color. It's definitely beneficial to learn to play both directions, but in the beginning it's perfectly fine to pick a direction and stick to that. When we started my home board was always on the right and my wife's was always on the left. We stuck to that for several months. 😀 Does that answer your question or were you wondering how to setup the starting position?
Good Review - After almost 6 months what do you think of the Crisloid Backgammon Set? Any regrets? Any negatives? If you had to do over would you still buy the same? Any "I wish it had's"? Thanks for any input. I'm having a hard time deciding which set to upgrade to.
Hi Jeffery! Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I love it and would definitely go the same route. It's held up very well. For my budget it was exactly what I was looking for. It's definitely a big board if you're not used to larger boards, so that can take some getting used to, especially if you're on the go a lot. If you plan to do any tournaments, you'll have to get precision dice as it doesn't come with any. I got a pair of orange and white for mine. The cork surface is definitely different if you're used to playing on felt or something similar. It's just a brighter sound and the dice tend to spin a little from time to time (doesn't bother me). Reference any of my play throughs and you'll see what I mean.
All said and done, I've met a lot of people with Crisloid boards since I've gotten mine and I haven't heard any complaints. They're well made boards in my opinion. Good luck and if you have any more questions, just let me know. I'd love to hear what you go with if you end up getting one. 😃
Cheers!
@@blunderblots Thanks for the quick reply. A couple more questions if you do not mind. I am assuming you used the custom board designer function on the Crisloid web site, question is the board the Tournament Attache size board? What are the dimension of the board? I could not quite make them out on the web site, I think they are approximately 15 x 20 1/4 - Closed and 30 1/4 x 20x 1/4 - Opened. Please confirm. I am also looking at the Wycliff Bros 23" board with the nickel plated checkers. Did you do any research on this board? Appreciate the insight and help
@@Magyar0649 No problem! I did use the custom board designer, but I ended up going with their stock Anchor Orange board, which is a tournament attache sized. I just measured it and the dimensions given on there website are correct. Closed: 15″ × 20¾” × 3½”.....Open: 30¼” × 20¾” × 1¾”
I haven't personally used the Wycliff board, but @Justin McKenna did a video on one. I'm not sure if that's the one you're looking at, but it seems like a nice board! I did do a little bit of research on the Wycliff, but I personally really dug the cork surface on Crisloid so that's the way I went.
Also, when measuring the Crisloid I was reminded of the shop smell it has. Wood/glue/finish kind of a smell. It doesn't bother me, but I thought I'd mention it. It still has the smell after 6 months. As odd as it sounds, I've kind of grown fond of the smell, haha. It tells me I'm playing backgammon. I hope this helps! 😃
@@blunderblots Thanks very much. One more question (I promise this is it..... for today! 😁). Have you used any nickel plated checkers and if so how do them compare to the marble one from Crisloid? Thanks again
@@Magyar0649 Haha, no problem. I had a lot of questions too. 😀 I unfortunately don't have an answer for you as I've never used the plated ones. I've seen a lot of P-40 boards at tournaments so people definitely like that style. That's all I've got though. 😅
Is the white, or dreamsicle?
Hello! On this particular board, the white points and checkers are more of a pure white. It definitely looks like a dreamsicle though doesn't it?
Does that answer your question? 🙂
@@blunderblots wasn’t actually asking a question. Just pointing out what they look like to me. That being said, excellent set and board!
@@sharksbean Gotcha! It's a lovely board and so fun to play on! Cheers! 😃
she's a bute clark....
The board sure does look swell, Eddie, I mean CTR 😉
Thanks for watching and cheers!