Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world, and the Reverra edition from Printworks treats it accordingly. This is not a game tucked into a cupboard and forgotten. It belongs on a coffee table, a sideboard, a shelf — somewhere it can be seen, because it is genuinely worth looking at.
The case is covered in smooth PU leather in a composed grey and green colourway. The lines are clean and the proportions considered. Closed, it reads as an object of quiet confidence. Open, the playing field is beautifully laid out in harmonious tones, with the board surface and pieces working together rather than fighting for attention. Nothing here feels accidental.
The pieces themselves are cast in acrylic and have a satisfying weight and clarity to them. Rolling the dice, moving the checkers - there is a tactile quality to the whole experience that a cheap set simply cannot offer. The Reverra is part of Printworks' faux leather collection, designed to sit comfortably alongside other considered things in your home.
At 27.5 x 20.5 x 5 cm and 1 kg, the proportions are right for playing at a table without dominating it. It travels well too, holding together securely when closed.
Instructions are included in English, French, and German, which makes this a natural choice as a gift for someone who appreciates things made with a point of view.
A note on the material: the PU leather exterior is built over a wooden box and board with a paperboard structure. It is not trying to be something it is not. The result is a product that looks refined, handles well, and holds its form over time.
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