Backgammon Set by Pierrepont Hicks, $275 at pierreponthicks.com
Family games, remade with a modern bent, are all the rage. This high-end backgammon board is crafted completely by hand, with hand-selected wood, finger-grooved corners, and cork sourced from Portugal. The set comes with leather dice cups, and can be monogrammed for an extra special touch.
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