Mountain Backgammon

The classic game of speed and strategy

Author: Lily Dyu and Jean Mallard

Explore 24 of the world's most fascinating mountains as you play the ancient game of backgammon

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Summary

Explore 24 of the world's most fascinating mountains as you play the ancient game of backgammon

Description

A FAMILY FAVOURITE: backgammon is an ancient game that all the family will love. Challenge grandad to a game or teach your kids a childhood favourite!

PLAY AND LEARN: each point on the backgammon board is represented by one of the world's most incredible mountains. Enjoy the detailed illustrations and learn more in the accompanying booklet.

SCREEN-FREE FUN for two players aged 6 and up.

SOMETHING TO TREASURE: this is a quality product made to last, with bespoke illustrations, quality wooden pieces and sleek and stylish packaging.

LAURENCE KING PUBLISHING has been capturing imaginations and inspiring creativity in new and unexpected ways for over 30 years, with playful and eye-catching games, gifts and books.

The game you know and love has reached new heights! In Mountain Backgammon, the gameplay is exactly the same as classic backgammon, but each of the 24 points on the board has been replaced with an awe-inspiring peak. Spot skiers on Whistler, free climbers on El Capitan and even the yeti of Kangchenjunga as you try to get your counters home first. The race around the world is on!

Contents

1 x gameboard

30 x counters

2 x dice

1 x rules booklet

About the Author

Lily Dyu (Author)

Lily Dyu is an author and freelance writer with a deep love for the natural world, mountains and wild places. Her journeys have taken her from footpaths on the Welsh hills, to running around Manaslu - the world's eighth-highest mountain.

Jean Mallard (Illustrator)

Jean Mallard was born in Paris in 1997. He fell in love with illustration at a young age and went on to study at the School of Decorative Arts, Paris. His favourite mediums are watercolour and gouache. His work has been selected for various illustration festivals and he received the Bologna Grand Award in 2018.