In the reviews of all Philos backgammon boards will often warned of the disturbing smell of glue. I thought, for just over 30 euros, I try that out times, especially since the board looks really chic in the photos. Last week it happened and when unpacking struck me as expected against a stinging cloud. I do not know what that is, whether adhesive or plasticizer in leatherette or the dye with the felt was inked, it just smells just unhealthy. I am a model maker also not sensitive, but that was clearly too much. So I have the board as another customer has described, sometimes let for one week open and the stench had then largely evaporates, so that we can also play on the board now. So now the real play value: The Checker are naturally very light and have something much play when a quadrant is full (approximately 5mm when you push them together). It can, however, still play well, no comparison with a ten times as expensive precious board, but ok especially for the price, the workmanship is very good. The Henkel I will not accept to bear, then he's probably off after a short time. The shutters close and clean the felt without interfering edges on the deposits. The cubes are included for the price of course nothing, here are again about 30 euros for 2 pairs of precision dice payable (eg gammoner.de) if you want to play seriously. The size is ideal for playing at a cafe table, a great board on the go. Because of the odor problem a point deduction otherwise strong buy recommendation!
