My Backgammon Board Collection: Review and Reflections, Part 1

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This is the first of two videos highlighting my current backgammon board collection (as of Summer 2022), with my thoughts on which boards I play on the most, what I might do differently with certain boards or accessories, and highlighting how these boards play.
I'm happy to spend a few moments highlighting Crisloid, which I think is an amazing American company (based in Rhode Island) that also makes gorgeous Mah Jong tiles, as well as dominoes, and cribbage accessories. My custom-designed board was my very first, so I feel nostalgic about this board. (www.crisloid.com)
My Gammoner board (www.gammoner.us) is a limited-edition collector's item, so I play on it very gingerly, and not regularly, but it's a stunning work of art. It would not surprise me to end up with another Gammoner board at some point!
My FTH board is one of my workhorses! It is a beautifully built board, very long, with gorgeous wool felt interior, beautiful checkers, and a vinyl exterior, so I don't worry about playing too much on it. I purchased some custom-designed checkers for this board that are highlighted in one of my earlier videos. I love this board and play on it frequently (www.fth-backgammon.de)
Part 2 of my board collection review will include four (4!) boards made by FMGammon, including my Backgammon Galaxy Earth and Void boards, as well as my FMGammon Hera and Talat boards.
I'm excited to disclose that I am in discussions with the owners of P-40 boards about acquiring one of their boards, and I am also in discussions with the U.S. representative of ArtGammon, to obtain one of those Turkish boards, recently highlighted in the 2022 Chicago Open.
Keep Calm and Cube On!
Links to my other unboxing videos are below:
FMGammon 'Justin McKenna' Model Unboxing • FMGammon ‘Justin McKen...
Backgammon Galaxy VOID Board Unboxing • Backgammon Galaxy VOID...
Custom 869/Erhan travel-size board Unboxing • Custom Backgammon Trav...
Theo Custom Boards Reveal - From Cyprus • Theo Custom Boards (Cy...
Backgammon Galaxy 'Earth' Board - pure beechwood tournament-size board in a compact format *Unboxing*: • Backgammon Galaxy ‘Ear...
FMGammon 'Hera' Board, painted beechwood with interchangeable playing surfaces and leather carrying bag *Unboxing*: • FMGammon ‘Hera' Board ...
FM v. Gammoner 'Head to Head' comparison, featuring custom-made board covers and protective surfaces made by my mom
• FM vs. Gammoner *Head-...
FMGammon 'Talat' Premium backgammon set, with interchangeable playing surfaces and multiple leather accessories *Unboxing*'
• FMGammon ‘Talat’ (Prem...
869 Backgammon / Erhan Boards Backgammon set, a custom-designed "board of my dreams" designed in collaboration with the board maker Unboxing • 869 Backgammon / ‘Erha...
FTH Tournament Backgammon set, custom build, with 45mm checkers and merino wool felt playing surface Unboxing
• FTH Tournament Backgam...
Gammoner "X-22" Paul Magriel Commemorative Backgammon set, a limited edition board (only 22 produced worldwide) with stunning custom checkers Unboxing • Gammoner "X-22" Paul M...
FMGammon 'Hamdi' Backgammon set w/ precision dice and scoreboard Unboxing • FMGammon 'Hamdi' Backg...
FMGammon 'Mete' Backgammon set, pure Beech wood, precision dice, scoreboard Unboxing
• FMGammon 'Mete' Backga...
Wycliffe Bros. Prestige Class 23” Backgammon Set w/ nickel plated 44.5mm checkers Unboxing
• Wycliffe Brothers 23” ...
Crisloid Tournament Attaché Backgammon custom-designed set Unboxing
• Crisloid Tournament At...

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@MsDenver2 20 дней назад

I’ve just ordered a board made of Olive wood from Estasy oh the checkers are beautiful olive wood aswell 😊

@jjmckenna 20 дней назад

That sounds lovely! I hope you enjoy it! 🙌🏼🎲🎲💕

@paperweight57 2 года назад

"Arsenal"--love it!

@jjmckenna 2 года назад

Ha, glad you like the expression! I’m not even an Arsenal fan! I follow Liverpool. ⚽️ Cheers!

@blunderblots Год назад

Really cool boards! I watched all your videos several times in deciding which board to get for my first serious board. Thanks for making all of them, they were a lot of help! 😀 I'm eager to see Part 2 when time allows. Happy Holidays and cheers!

@jjmckenna Год назад

Hey, Blunder! Thank you for the kind words, much appreciated! What did you get for your first serious board? I do plan to get around to Part 2 of my board reviews. In the meantime, I have a travel-size board from Cyprus to unbox (Theo Boards), and I’m trying to get P-40 interested in making me a board, but they’re hard to get a response from. Cheer, and enjoy the Holidays! 🙌🏼🎲🎲🎄💨

@FeridunFerry 9 месяцев назад

All beautiful Justin

@jjmckenna 9 месяцев назад

Thank you very much, Feridun! 🙌🏼‼️🎲🎲

@chriswalker810 2 года назад

I am happy to see that those checkers went to a caring place. Glad that you are liking those checkers. The green and butterscotch Bakelite look of my latest Crisloid board is much better than the ones I originally thought of. Glad that both of us are happy. I am debating on my next board. I am kinda thinking about doing another Crisloid board but make a Merit Park Hotel and Casino board. Maybe with tear drop points. Plain solid black and red checkers. The gold point is the only iffy thing. Don't want it to blend in with the color of the cork surface. Still debating on it.

@jjmckenna 2 года назад

Glad that we’re both happy, as well!

@cjfetters Год назад

My first board is a Crisloid too!!

@jjmckenna Год назад

I’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for my custom Crisloid board, even if I don’t play on it as much as some of my other boards!

@Fatboypool 2 года назад

Great opening pic 😉

@jjmckenna 2 года назад

Hey, Eric! I thought you weren’t on social media! But of course you’re on RU-vid for all the backgammon content. Great times in Istanbul!! 🎲🎲

@Fatboypool 2 года назад

@@jjmckenna that was a blast! See you there next year.

@onurihtiyar3521 2 года назад

Cant wait to see you both next year . Cheers!

@franciscodomingues2047 2 года назад

I agree with the FTH cups, they tend to hold one of the dice inside…. But its my favorite of 7 different boards i own , one reason been the color choice, black green , wich is my choice and not and attribute to Fazil, but particularly the playing surface, wich is an “exclusive “ of Fazil’s work , and it is great.

@jjmckenna 2 года назад

Francisco, Thanks for the comment, and I agree, my FTH board is one of my favorites because of the playing surface, which is fantastic. Glad you like your color choices as well. Who knows, maybe I’ll order one of the smaller FTH boards, to go with my large tournament size board. Cheers! 🎈

@daphnedews Год назад

Part 2 soon? 👀

@jjmckenna Год назад

Yes, as soon as I can get one of my kids to act as my videographer! I have several FM boards to highlight, and one from 869, also a Turkish board. Cheers! 🎲🎲✨

@majorfrazier7847 2 года назад

Just noticed the fm boards never made the video. Out of all your boards, what is the one you love to play on regardless where you are?

@jjmckenna 2 года назад

Hi Major, thanks for the question. I’m planning on doing a Part 2, with my FM boards, since I have four of them! I’d say the two boards that I play on most often are my Earth board and my FTH board, followed closely by my FM Talat and Hera boards. They’re all gorgeous and play beautifully. Look out for Part 2 of my review video!

@majorfrazier7847 2 года назад

Right on, look forward to seeing that video

@grover- 2 года назад

Hi Justin. How is the playing surface on your Crisloid holding up? Mine went grippy, tacky despite being cleaned. The guys in Crisloid said to use polish but didn't work. Interested for comparison.

@jjmckenna 2 года назад

Grover, I’ve had no issues with my Crisloid surface. When I first opened the board, the surface was crazy slick, but it’s calmed down and now it’s fine. Sorry yours got tacky and/or sticky. Not sure what to do about that. Maybe use a slightly moist paper towel that’s slightly sudsy with a very mild dish soap, like Dawn? Good luck! 🍀

@cjfetters Год назад

Hi Justin - Do you prefer your earth board or gammoner more?

@jjmckenna Год назад

Chad, thanks for your question. I will say that I enjoy each board for different reasons, but the quality, workmanship and feel of the Gammoner is hard to match. And with the massive 50mm checkers on the Gammoner, it’s an amazing experience to play on. That said, the Earth board is aesthetically very pleasing to play on, has interchangeable surfaces and tons of options. It’s also half the cost, so that’s attractive. Fact is, I love ALL my boards, lol. 😁