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FMGammon 'Mete' Backgammon Set *Unboxing* 

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My unboxing and review of a brand new FMGammon 'Mete VIP' backgammon set, bearing the first name of FMGammon co-founder Mete Topcuoglu, shipped to my home from Istanbul, Turkey, with the mammoth package arriving a ridiculous four days after shipment. The board was encased in styrofoam, and double-wrapped in bubble wrap. The packaging is really top-notch and makes it clear that FMGammon wants every set they ship to make it to its destination unscathed. The cube was wrapped in a cellophane bag for shipping, as it does not have a specific area to be stored in the bear off trays, unlike my 2020 'Hamdi' board, unboxed and reviewed in a later video.
This set has finger-dished blue and white checkers that I picked out of a few different options, along with a scoreboard (a fine added feature for tournament players), a carrying case, and a really nice wood doubling cube with a removable lid that holds two sets of 14mm precision dice. FMGammon also sent a unique COVID-19 mask, which is a really nice touch. Bravo!
This board, like many of FMGammon's higher-end boards, is constructed out of solid beechwood, and weighs a gargantuan 14 pounds or so. Solid construction wood framing, and a felt playing surface with gorgeous blue and orange points that appear to be sewn into the playing surface, but which are actually fully printed felt, leaving the playing surface as smooth as a baby's butt.
The dice cups are solid wood, and have a material inside that dampens the sound of shaking dice and gives a very warm, soft sound. The checkers meet the interior wood frame of the playing surface, producing an incredibly rich 'click' with each move of the checkers that becomes hypnotic! I love the sound of moving the checkers, but without the clattering of dice hitting a wood playing surface.
FM's customer service is fantastic, with my new friend Onur Ihtiyar answering all the questions I had about the board, the company, and providing information on the shipping, which was incredibly swift, via FedEx. Unlike other boards I've received from Europe, which sat in US Customs for weeks, FMGammon boards come straight to your home in mere days!
I could not be happier with this beautiful and well-constructed backgammon board! This is a 'keeper' for sure and my favorite board overall.
FMGammon boards are available on eBay, and also on their website (fmgammon.com), where different boards can be customized to your specifications as to size, playing surface and pip colors, checkers, dice, etc. In order to obtain the 'wood grain' effect on the playing surface of a custom-designed board (like Marc Olsen's version of this exact board), reach out to FM staff, as that 'Taki' color effect is not currently available on the FM website's 'board builder' function.
Thank you FMGammon, and I hope to visit Istanbul one day to meet Onur, Mete and Fuat, who have a really special company making an amazing product. Kudos!
For unboxing videos of some of my other backgammon boards, check out the links below:
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869 Backgammon / Erhan Boards Backgammon set, a custom-designed "board of my dreams" designed in collaboration with the board maker Unboxing • 869 Backgammon / ‘Erha...
Crisloid Tournament Attaché backgammon set, custom-designed, with unique checkers, and upgraded leather dice cups Unboxing
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Wycliffe Brothers 'Prestige Class' 23" Backgammon board w/ 1.75" nickel plated checkers Unboxing
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Gammoner Paul Magriel Commemorative "X-22" Backgammon board, a limited edition board (only 22 produced worldwide) with stunning custom checkers Unboxing • Gammoner "X-22" Paul M...
FMGammon 2020 'Hamdi' Backgammon set w/ precision dice and scoreboard Unboxing • FMGammon 'Hamdi' Backg...
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@Marcolino10DK
@Marcolino10DK 3 года назад
Amazing board, I have the exact model! Just with the older checkers, which are inferior to the new handmade finger dish checkers. The combination of the felt surface and wood frame is just the nuts in my opinion :) Congratulations on yet an amazing board! Best regards, Marc Olsen
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Thanks, Marc! These guys are the real deal. Very impressed all around, and I can't wait to impress my friends with this gorgeous board!
@DrFly-ek4sx
@DrFly-ek4sx 3 года назад
Marc, when are we going to see the BG board! You've been teasing it for so long!
@johnk.1103
@johnk.1103 3 года назад
Marc! Glad you have a baffle box for sale, but WHEN can we put it on a BG backgammon board? You've been teasing BG fans for too long! Ack!
@DrFly-ek4sx
@DrFly-ek4sx 3 года назад
@@johnk.1103 - Now we know what the BG board costs - $900! Yikes!
@craigduffy1899
@craigduffy1899 3 года назад
@@jjmckenna hey great videos you do, I love them. On this board where does the cube go when its closed for travelling???
@MeteTopcuoglu
@MeteTopcuoglu 3 года назад
Thanks a million Justin for your kind words. Means a lot to us to see our hard work appreciated...
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Mete, I really appreciate the passion that your company clearly puts into the production of these gorgeous boards! Thank you so much for your kind words!
@petermittak7960
@petermittak7960 3 года назад
Amazing board with very beautiful colors! The combination of the felt surface with the wood frame is really extraordinary, and it has a unique style and sound. Enjoy the game on this beautiful board!
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Péter - Thank you for the kind words! This is really an extraordinary board with real 'character.' I think it will likely become my favorite, though it is incredibly heavy, at about 14-15 pounds!
@TheKingOfSwampCastle
@TheKingOfSwampCastle 3 года назад
Well done Justin. Nice unboxing and very detailed review! What an awesome set.
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Thank you so much, King! I always appreciate it when someone comments on my videos. I enjoy making them very much, which may explain why I have at least three boards coming my way that I will be making videos about, including one very special limited edition commemorative board! Cheers!
@tobiasbilz9633
@tobiasbilz9633 3 года назад
Hi! Thanks for your video! You have a beautiful board! I bought my fm board in may. It’s a mahagony and I totally can conform and understand your excitement! (especially about the sound...)I have the older checkers-which are also beautiful! These Boards are the most beautiful and solid Boards I know and the company is great! Although I have to admit that it’s a little sad to see a guy sitting almost alone in front of his new dream bg board....(same here) but someday COVID is under control - than we all can play on our new boards....it will be a blast! Enjoy your Board(s)!
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Tobias, thanks for your comment! Good to know that there are other people who love the sound of a wood-frame FMGammon board. Yes, I look forward to being able to play 'over the board' with friends whenever I want. Currently, where I live in Northern California, restaurants have no outdoor seating, so there is nowhere to play outside, pretty much. Good luck with your board in 2021!
@nat2r
@nat2r 3 года назад
Thanks for the unboxing. Concept Unification was an amazing album 😁
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Nate, glad to finally get a comment from a fellow music lover! I love PB and saw them live in Sacramento a couple years ago. I really want to see Zombi, but don’t know if they’ll make it here. Thanks for the comment! 🎶
@nat2r
@nat2r 3 года назад
@@jjmckenna Concept came out when I was vacationing in London. Had the pleasure of walking through the city while hearing that album for the first time. Very surprised to see someone wearing a PB tee. Quite niche.
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
@@nat2r - I have a keen interest in metal and music like PB, hence the Zombi reference. I like a lot of bands on the Relapse label. Cheers!
@manomano8939
@manomano8939 3 года назад
What a sensational board / set. That’s going on my wish list
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
This is a beautiful board, and has been redesigned to include a slot for the doubling cube. It also now has interchangeable surfaces, which is like having two boards in one. Great choice! Cheers!
@johnk.1103
@johnk.1103 3 года назад
You could have spent half an hour just getting through that incredible wrapper! Thanks for doing these reviews - you are certainly giving people useful information on baords in the $400-$600 range. I hope you can eventually do a review of a P-40 board as well. I don't know why, but they're kind of fascinating. Maybe because they seem so futuristic, or is that they seem very sterile? This wooden board does have a beautiful sound to it, no doubt. Good job!
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
John! I actually cut out quite a bit of video of me struggling to unwrap this board! I appreciate FMGammon's efforts to make sure their boards arrive in perfect shape, though. I'm ambivalent about the P-40 board, because of the metallic 'clatter' that seems very different than the rich wood tone produced by this gorgeous board. And you're right, the P-40 does seem a bit 'sterile,' but professionals really seem to like them, as well as the Gammoner boards from Germany, which are the Rolls-Royce of backgammon boards.
@johnk.1103
@johnk.1103 3 года назад
@@jjmckenna - The videos of the P-40 board are pretty old, and pretty meh, if you ask me.
@johnk.1103
@johnk.1103 3 года назад
@@jjmckenna - Yea, I think half the popularity of the P40 is that it's all over RU-vid on backgammon videos. Maybe because its metal? I dunno. Seems like a lot of money for a board that has a lot of 'clickety-clack!'
@zenith3515
@zenith3515 3 года назад
Great video and beautiful board!
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Zenith - Thank you for the compliment! I can’t explain how beautiful this board is, and the amazing sound of the checkers and dice on the wood. It’s almost hypnotic! 👋🏼💨🎼🎲🎲😳
@user-px8of4il7x
@user-px8of4il7x 6 месяцев назад
Fmgammon board are number one ❤
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 6 месяцев назад
I agree 💯%! FM Gammon boards are built beautifully and will last for generations. 👋🏼🎲🎲‼️
@cob857
@cob857 3 года назад
Hey Justin thanks for the review. Board reviews can be a little tough to find. I really appreciate it. I'm going to bite the bullet and order one. My wife will probably kill me but hopefully I get to use it some before that happens. Thanks again.
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
cob857 - If you’re going to order an FMGammon board, that’s awesome! They are so nice - you’ll love playing on it. As I mention in the video, they accept offers on eBay, and if you get a response, drop my name and perhaps you can work out a good deal. Cheers and enjoy!
@johnk.1103
@johnk.1103 3 года назад
I'ts not like your buying a new car or anything! Bite the bullet and get one of these beautiful boards, I bet you'll be glad you did!
@onurihtiyar3889
@onurihtiyar3889 3 года назад
@@johnk.1103 thanks for your interest. We can definitely help you -
@DrFly-ek4sx
@DrFly-ek4sx 3 года назад
Another black t-shirt with an obscure band on it, although I will admit that I actually like the Pinkish Black I listened to after watching this video. Cool band! You look different without the glasses on! Good job on another review. Geoffrey Parker board next?
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Dr., I’m 100% certain that a Geoffrey Parker board is out of my league, and lord knows they don’t need any video reviews from a doofus like me! They are lovely, though.
@jeremydes100
@jeremydes100 3 года назад
good gift for a Mets fan
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Jeremy - That’s a first, but I totally agree with you! Not only that, but you could literally put the Mets insignia on the playing surface of this board! The set is fully customizable! My new friend, Onur, who works with FMGammon, has a Yankees logo on the playing surface of his personal board. Swear to god. These boards are simply the best. I encourage you to consider getting one, for yourself, or a friend/family member. I’m going to get another FM board that I plan to give to a friend of mine next year. Cheers!
@Matrixstandby
@Matrixstandby Год назад
Checkers are wowwwww
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna Год назад
Matrix - I agree and I’ve been very impressed with pretty much all the checkers I have from FM, which are quite a few!
@galagala9552
@galagala9552 3 года назад
This board is THE KING NICE COLORS NICE SOUND I HAVE NO MONEY
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Vatan: I hear you! Nice boards like this are not cheap. But, they will last a lifetime, so they are an investment that can be the focus of hard work and saving. This board is worth every penny it costs! Good luck! 👍🏼
@chein33
@chein33 3 года назад
That's some workmen ship. Congrats.
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Meeko- It is a work of art, and my favorite board. I think Marc Olsen of BG feels the same, and that may be why he had his FMGammon board in his recent video on BG’s RU-vid channel. Cheers!
@onurihtiyar3889
@onurihtiyar3889 3 года назад
Thanks for the nice words Justin!
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Any time! FMGammon is the BEST!
@mchristopher
@mchristopher 2 года назад
Great video. These are truly beautiful. Do the dished checkers stack up nicely or are the a little unstable vs the flat checkers? Which do you like more and why? I’m making my own board and will be purchasing checkers, doubling cube, dice etc. I like the doubling cube from FM Gammon. May I also ask you what size dice fit into the doubling cube? Thank you!
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 2 года назад
Hi, Michael, thanks for the comment and questions. This is a truly beautiful board, even the woodwork on the corners is impressive. I like the fish checkers very much, I think more than flat checkers. They just look better, and they fit really well across the board when stacked. Good luck with your board and accessories. This cube holds dice up to 16mm or even larger, though I wouldn’t go much bigger with these dice cups. Cheers!
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
With 20/20 hindsight, I can see that a couple of my moves in this video are drastic BLUNDERS! My excuse would be that I’m distracted, of course, but it’s all in good fun. I’m only an advanced beginner anyway, if there is such a thing. Can you spot my worst blunder?
@onurihtiyar3889
@onurihtiyar3889 3 года назад
YOu should have hit the checker on 4 point & made an anchor while playing for your daughter. Anchors at 6-5-4 points are very strong especially when the other side is empty.
@DrFly-ek4sx
@DrFly-ek4sx 3 года назад
@@onurihtiyar3889 - What about White's roll of aces? Justin only brings down one checker on his five point, though he does make an advance anchor inside blue's home board. Error? Blunder? I don't have the tech skills to find out!
@DavidKlausa
@DavidKlausa 3 года назад
@@DrFly-ek4sx The 32 play was a .275 blunder (best to make the 4 point), and the 11 play was a .083 blunder (best to make the 5 point).
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
@@DavidKlausa - David, thanks for this analysis! I just finished running it through XG myself, and you're right, they're both massive blunders. My 3-2 play for blue was HORRENDOUS! I claim *distraction* from being filmed, which doesn't bode well for playing in any tournaments with anyone else around.
@onurihtiyar3889
@onurihtiyar3889 3 года назад
@@DrFly-ek4sx Yep -- i would definitely take the five point there.
@GoldenKnightsFan_84
@GoldenKnightsFan_84 3 года назад
I would love to see a review of the P-40 Backgammon board as it's one i've been looking at but would love to see how it plays first before I made the decision to purchase.
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Thomas- I hear you, and I’ve definitely looked at the P-40 website before. Other than the fact that the board costs about $1,000, I’d love to try one out. I have had some communications with Phil Simborg, who is affiliated with the company (I’m not sure of his role), so perhaps I’ll try to work something out. Personally, I’m not a fan of the metallic sound the board produces, but it is certainly a popular board with professionals. You should check out the FMGammon boards, though. They’re VERY nice.
@DrFly-ek4sx
@DrFly-ek4sx 3 года назад
I really have issues with the metallic 'clatter' with the P-40 board, as well as the $1K price tag. Seems ridiculous!
@onurihtiyar3889
@onurihtiyar3889 3 года назад
@@DrFly-ek4sx Check out our FmBoards :)
@johnhealey6455
@johnhealey6455 3 месяца назад
Hey Justin! Your videos are terrific. I think I’ve watched all of them. I’m thinking of buying a premium board. Which do you like better, FM Gammon or Gammoner? I love the warm sound of the wood on the FM Gammon.
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 месяца назад
John, thanks for watching my videos and for your question. As you likely know from my videos, I love the warm sounds of the wood on the FM boards I own. Honestly, I would go with an FM board for a couple reasons. First, they are a bit more reasonably priced than Gammoner boards. Second, you could purchase an FM board and receive it via FedEx very quickly. As far as I am aware, a custom Gammoner board will take several weeks to be made and shipped to you (perhaps 60-90 days or longer 😮). I love my FM boards and I like the company and the people that run it very much. The owner of the company invited me to Istanbul in 2022 and gave me a hotel room for the duration of my stay - a class act. Let me know if you have any other questions. I recommend the Onur board (named after a friend of mine who works with FM and with whom I played doubles with in Istanbul). The Mete board is also gorgeous; I’m not sure exactly how it differs from the Onur board, but make sure to specify the playing surfaces and checkers you want when you order. Of course, the same would apply to a Gammoner in terms of designing your custom playing surface and checkers. Hope this helps and good luck! 🙌🏼🎲🎲🏆
@johnhealey6455
@johnhealey6455 3 месяца назад
@@jjmckenna Thank you so much Justin for such a detailed and thoughtful reply. I was leaning towards an FM board so I am glad to see your comments. The Onur board looks beautiful. Now I just need to decide on which playing surfaces and checkers to get, which won’t be easy since they all look nice. Thanks again. Your videos are the gold standard when it comes to board reviews.
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 месяца назад
Good luck with your quest for your perfect board, John! ✊🏻
@tfries72
@tfries72 3 года назад
Oh snap!!!
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Ty, thanks for the ‘brief’ comment! You mentioned a ‘taki’ board in a previous comment and I can confidently say that ‘taki’ boards are special. Hoping to work out an arrangement with the P-40 people - we shall see. Cheers!
@tfries72
@tfries72 3 года назад
@@jjmckenna look at you making moves nice! These fmgammon boards look amazing do you have a favorite yet?
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
@@tfries72 This one. The tones from the wood are amazing!
@victorcocco8033
@victorcocco8033 3 года назад
Great looking board . What is your favorite strategy book to read ?
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Victor, Thank you for the comment, and your interesting question. In terms of backgammon strategy/instruction books, the one that I seem to keep turning to for reference is Conquering Backgammon, by Ed Rosenblum. It's a fairly new book, first published in 2015, with a second edition recently released in 2019. It's chock-full of information, tables, problems, and has an excellent bibliography. I highly recommend it. I purchased my copy on eBay for a mere $16, with free shipping. In terms of really useful strategy books that I think have really upped my gameplay, I have to recommend Michy's Opening Concepts. It's simply the most useful resource for improving one's game in the opening moves, and has a lot of concepts that are also useful in the middle game. I have Michy's Endgame Technique as well, but I haven't really delved into it, yet, as I'm slowly improving my game from the opening onward (at least that's what I would 'like' to believe!). Cheers, and keep your eyes peeled for further videos. I have another board from Turkey on the way soon!
@chriskarlic3930
@chriskarlic3930 2 года назад
Justin, did they reduce the thickness of the checkers to make room for the cube, or make the board larger?
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 2 года назад
Chris, I’m not sure how to answer that question, because the Mete board was redesigned after I received this board. The new design includes a slot for the cube, and I believe the checkers used are the same as always, which measure around 11mm in thickness. So, I suspect that FM likely increased the board size a hair, to make room for the cube slot, but I simply don’t know. What I do know is that the current Mete board (and the similar Onur board) are gorgeous and sound amazing. Cheers! 🌈
@thomascecchino4383
@thomascecchino4383 3 года назад
Mr McKenna, are the carrying bag sold separately by anyone that you know of. I have a 19" Silverman and I wanted to protect the other material of the bag and saw some of your unboxing have these linen type bags. Please let me know if you can. Thank you
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Thomas - Good question about how best to protect your backgammon set. I know that I have seen backgammon carry bags at GammonStuff dot com, but the bags are $115 (nice bags, but a bit steep on the price). I don’t believe FMGammon sells the black vinyl bags in this video separately, but it certainly wouldn’t hurt to ask them. Email address is on their website. I also know that FTH Backgammon sells a basic board covering with snap closure. You can look for that on FTH’s Facebook entry of Aug. 12, 2020. Good luck!
@thomascecchino4383
@thomascecchino4383 3 года назад
@@jjmckenna Thank you or your reply
@cihanoz4868
@cihanoz4868 3 года назад
Fmgammon have Nice board
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Cihan- I agree 100%! This particular board has been redesigned to make it even better, with a slot for the cube, and interchangeable playing surfaces! 👍🏼 Cheers!
@JesseBlair
@JesseBlair 3 года назад
Very Nice Board, Wow...Have you tried a p-40 yet?
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Jesse - Interesting question and basically, I approached the owners of P-40 about acquiring a board at a reduced price, in exchange for producing a detailed review like this. They declined. Truth is, while the P-40 is popular with some backgammon players, I don’t think I’d like it that much. I’ve watched a lot of tournament footage played on P-40s, and they seem very metallic, clackety and loud. I’ve really fallen in love with the wood frame /cotton felt surface of these Turkish boards. Future reviews will be wool felt boards like FTH, different from this board, quieter, and certainly *NOT* metallic sounding. Stay tuned!
@user-vz8pb2fk5d
@user-vz8pb2fk5d 3 года назад
What size of dice? Do the cups have trip lips?
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Hey aughts, My description of the video mentions that the dice are 14mm, and in the video I mention that the wooden dice cups DO have a trip lip. The board is super awesome, probably my favorite in terms of character and workmanship. Cheers!
@galagala9552
@galagala9552 3 года назад
if I had asked a question which board would you compare it i mean ONLY SURFACE THANKS PLEAS
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Vatan - The surface is most like the Wycliffe Bros. board, because it is a padded *felt* playing surface, with a nice sound, and smooth details. Many boards have this fabric surface. My Crisloid board is very different, with a *cork* playing surface that is unique.
@galagala9552
@galagala9552 3 года назад
Thanks sir when i ask something you answer me quikle
@Matrixstandby
@Matrixstandby Год назад
Checkers fmgammon site premium or vip? Which one is it thanks
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna Год назад
Matrix - I believe the checkers on this board are listed on the FMGammon website as ‘12mm Marble Set - DMR 03’ I also bought a set of blue and yellow marble checkers (✊🏼 Victory to Ukraine 🇺🇦) for this board, listed as 12mm Marble Set - DMR 08.
@Matrixstandby
@Matrixstandby Год назад
@@jjmckenna THANKS
@Matrixstandby
@Matrixstandby Год назад
@@jjmckenna thanks i like you because when i ask something you answer me always thanks sir
@candicontreras906
@candicontreras906 3 года назад
Love you
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Uhh, I assume you're referring to the FMGammon board, or the FMGammon company? I'm sure they love you, too.
@adamtorkelson8272
@adamtorkelson8272 2 года назад
How did you get this board?
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 2 года назад
Adam, I purchased this board from FMGammon in 2020. They changed the design of the board sometime later to include a slot for the doubling cube. As you can see, this board does not have such a slot for the cube. It’s a beautiful board with lovely tones and checkers. The current Mete and Onur boards from FM are at least as lovely as this board, if not more so, since they have inter-changeable surfaces and a slot for the cube. Cheers! ✨🎲🎲✨
@galagala9552
@galagala9552 3 года назад
Sir justin chekers are 10x44.5
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
That’s almost exactly right. I measure my FM checkers as exactly 45mm x 10mm.
@galagala9552
@galagala9552 3 года назад
@@jjmckenna thanks
@galagala9552
@galagala9552 3 года назад
Pleas sir surface material?
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Vatan! I believe the surface is a cotton felt. It is soft, with a slight marbling, and has the printed sewing marks that I mention in the video. It’s lovely. You should buy an FMGammon board, they are wonderful!
@MeteTopcuoglu
@MeteTopcuoglu 3 года назад
as Justin mentions, it is a special cloth which makes the checker action extremely fast and very smooth. the original cloth is off white and everything is laser printed which makes the color combinations limitless
@galagala9552
@galagala9552 3 года назад
@@jjmckenna i think not the same wycliff surface
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
@turkiye vatan - Vatan, you are correct. Not the same, but very similar. The FM board surface is smoother, and has the printed stitching. Both are very nice, but I prefer to beautiful sound of the checkers on the FM’s Beechwood frame. Cheers! 🎲🎲✨
@storylineamerica4108
@storylineamerica4108 3 года назад
How many boards does this guy have?
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
"This guy," currently has five boards, with a sixth on the way soon. I sold one of the boards I reviewed, to finance another. Guess which one I sold?
@tobiasbilz9633
@tobiasbilz9633 3 года назад
@@jjmckenna I think you sold the Wycliffe.....
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
@@tobiasbilz9633 Winner, winner, chicken dinner! I actually sold the Wycliffe, at a loss, to finance the purchase of this gorgeous board. Good answer!
@tobiasbilz9633
@tobiasbilz9633 3 года назад
@@jjmckenna Haha!! I knew it. I would have sold it too. But this brings me to an idea...hmmm...maybe I should........ one thing I know: if I ever buy another beautiful board-I’ll make an unboxing video of it. Looks like a nice thing to conserve the Moment you see it for the first time.
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
@@tobiasbilz9633 It should not be a question of ‘if,’ it should be a question of ‘WHEN!’ A beautiful new backgammon board is a wonderful thing. Art, yet fun to play. I can’t get enough of them! 🎈
@galagala9552
@galagala9552 3 года назад
Chekers like litte crisloid
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Vatan: You’re correct, the checkers are very similar to Crisloid checkers. FMGammon makes these checkers in Turkey, however. I have another set coming from FM, in blue and gold, the colors of Fenerbahçe, though I’m a fan of Galatasaray.
@galagala9552
@galagala9552 3 года назад
@@jjmckenna oke hmmmm i want see
@user-pw8dg2gc3c
@user-pw8dg2gc3c 2 года назад
مرحبا ياصديقي كم سعر هذه اللوحه انها جميله جدٱ
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 2 года назад
About US$1000
@mohamedabdelrahman7539
@mohamedabdelrahman7539 2 года назад
How much to 🇪🇬Egypt
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 2 года назад
Mohamed - I don’t know what the shipping charges are to specific counties like Egypt, but you can find out by looking at FM’s website (FMGammon.com), or by asking via email (info@fmgammon.com). I highly recommend reaching out to FM and getting more information! Cheers! ✨🎲🎲✨
@hectorrangel1580
@hectorrangel1580 3 года назад
Invite me to play!!
@jjmckenna
@jjmckenna 3 года назад
Héctor - You are officially invited to join me at your convenience, to play on this FMGammon VIP Backgammon board. I am entirely at your disposal, good sir! Cheers!
@hectorrangel1580
@hectorrangel1580 3 года назад
@@jjmckenna Wooow. Thank you very much for your immediate response and for the invitation. Have a Wonderful 2021 year. Cheers!!
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