Chess/Checkers/Backgammon
We’ve combined three of the oldest, most adored 2-player board games on the tapestry of human history - and it’s no surprise that they are all iconic strategy games! There’s simply nothing the world loves more than a good old-fashioned battle of wits. Do you agree? The wooden board for the set of 3 games folds into half to hold all pieces inside for safekeeping - perfect for easy travel! Chess, Checkers, and Backgammon: The three oldest board games for two players in human history - It's not a coincidence that they all strategy game! By Kubiya. What's in the Box? Chess: The beloved game of chess is believed to have originated in Eastern India, circa 280–550 BC, in the Gupta Empire. Rightfully so, this makes the game one of the oldest board games for two players in human history! Each player begins the game with 16 pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. Each of the six types of pieces moves in a different pattern. Players take turns moving,