Chess & Backgammon Set in Silver Travel Case*
Play chess or backgammon with this 2 in 1 board game set.
Each silver case features a chess board on one side and a backgammon board on the other. That is the whole idea, and it is a good one: the player who wants a quick game of backgammon and the player who wants to think for an hour over chess are both served by the same object sitting on the same shelf.
The Chess & Backgammon Set in Silver Travel Case makes a great gift for anyone who loves playing classic board games. Everybody knows one. The friend who sets up a board the moment the table is cleared, the father who taught you the knight moves in an L, the colleague who plays backgammon on a phone and would clearly rather be playing it on a board. This is the gift that ends up on the coffee table rather than in the cupboard.
Closed, the case is 8" x 8", which is the size that makes it a travel set rather than a furniture decision. It goes in a weekend bag, a carry-on or a glove box. It comes out at a cabin, in a hotel room when the evening is longer than the plans, on a train, or at the end of a family dinner when nobody wants to move yet.
For a personal touch, have a message laser engraved on the case. That is what turns a board game into a gift with a name on it: a father's name and a date, a retirement year, a line between two brothers who have been playing the same game since they were children. The engraving is done in-house by HansonEllis, in business since 1999, and it stays on the silver case for as long as the set is played.
Think about the years ahead of a gift like this. A bottle is finished in an evening. A board game set in a silver case with an engraved message on the lid gets carried to a dozen holidays, handed across a table to somebody's children, and remembered by the name engraved on it.
Add your engraving text above, choose your quantity, and give somebody a game they will carry for years.
case (closed): 8" x 8"
Chess & Backgammon Set in Silver Travel Case at a glance
The Chess & Backgammon Set in Silver Travel Case is a two-in-one board game: a silver case with a chess board on one side and a backgammon board on the other, measuring 8" x 8" closed, small enough to travel in a weekend bag. It is a gift for anyone who loves playing classic board games, and HansonEllis can laser engrave your message on the case in-house, which turns a game set into a keepsake with a name and a date on it.
Best for: anyone buying for a classic board game player who travels, since one 8" case carries both chess and backgammon and can be engraved with a name and a date.
Who the Chess & Backgammon Set in Silver Travel Case is for
- Father's Day the person who taught you the game, with a message engraved on the case.
- Birthdays for board game players a gift for the friend who sets up a board the moment the table is cleared.
- Retirement gifts a name, a date and the years of service engraved on a set that finally has time to be used.
- Groomsmen gifts a gift the wedding party keeps playing long after the tuxedos go back.
- Graduation gifts small enough for a dorm room or a first apartment, with the graduate's name and year on the case.
- Christmas gifts the set that comes out on the afternoon everyone is too full to move.
- Anniversaries two names and a date engraved on a game a couple plays across a kitchen table.
- Corporate and client gifts an executive desk gift for a client who plays, engraved with a message from your company.
- Housewarming gifts something for the new coffee table that is used rather than admired.
- Best friend gifts a line between two people who have been playing the same game since they were children.
Chess & Backgammon Set in Silver Travel Case size and materials
| Size | case (closed): 8" x 8" |
|---|---|
| Material | Silver case, with a chess board on one side and a backgammon board on the other |
| What is included | The silver travel case with the chess board on one side and the backgammon board on the other. The fact sheet for this item does not list the playing pieces separately; call Customer Support at 310-878-9429 to confirm exactly what ships with the set |
| Personalization | Optional message laser engraved on the case, done in-house. A character limit is not listed on this page, so keep the message short and call Customer Support at 310-878-9429 if you need to confirm how much will fit |
| Turnaround | Standard 5–10 business days, rush 3–5, expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping |
| Personalized by | HansonEllis, in-house, in business since 1999 |
Care and use
- The case carries a chess board on one side and a backgammon board on the other, so it stores flat on a shelf or in a bag.
- The engraved message is laser engraved into the silver case itself, not applied on top.
How the Chess & Backgammon Set in Silver Travel Case is personalized
- Type the message you want laser engraved on the case into the personalization field on this page, keeping it short since no character limit is listed.
- Set your quantity, one set per recipient, or a run of sets for a wedding party or a company gift list.
- HansonEllis laser engraves the case in-house and ships your order insured by UPS, FedEx or USPS, with tracking emailed to you.
Ideas for what to engrave
- A name and a date, the simplest engraving and the one that ages best.
- A retirement year, or the years of service, for a colleague who is finally getting the time to play.
- A line between two players who have been at the same game for decades.
- A wedding date and two first names, for a groomsman or for the couple themselves.
- A company name and a year for a client gift, sent as a custom order with your logo.
Quote ideas for your Chess & Backgammon Set in Silver Travel Case
- Your move, Dad
- Happy Birthday, Grandpa
- Checkmate, Every Time
- For David, 2027
- The Game Never Ends
- Thanks for teaching me chess
- Brothers. Rivals. Always.
- 40 Years, One Board
- To the man who never loses
- Emma & Jack 6.12.27
Which one should I choose
A board game gift is usually a choice between something that stays on a table at home and something that goes wherever the player goes.
| Chess & Backgammon Set in Silver Travel Case | Choose it when the gift should travel and cover both games: chess on one side, backgammon on the other, engraved with your message. |
|---|---|
| A full-size wooden chess set | Choose it when the set will live on one table at home and only chess is ever played. |
| A folding cardboard travel game | Choose it for packing light and nothing else; it carries no engraving and it is not the gift anybody keeps. |
If the gift has to be personal and portable, the engraved silver case is the one that gets packed for every trip.
Ordering the Chess & Backgammon Set in Silver Travel Case for weddings and events
Ordering the Chess & Backgammon Set in Silver Travel Case for a wedding party, a retirement or a company gift list is straightforward. There is no minimum order, so order one set per recipient and add a spare if the list may grow. If each case needs a different engraved message, order the full quantity and then email your list to [email protected] after ordering so it can be matched to your order. Company logos are handled as a custom order: send a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected], where a logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be reproduced. Standard production is 5–10 business days, rush 3–5 and expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping; for a wedding, order 3–6 months ahead. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Questions shoppers ask about the Chess & Backgammon Set in Silver Travel Case
How big is the Chess & Backgammon Set in Silver Travel Case?
The case measures 8" x 8" when closed, which is small enough for a weekend bag, a carry-on or a desk drawer.
What games does it play?
Two. Each silver case features a chess board on one side and a backgammon board on the other.
What is the case made of?
It is a silver case. No other material is listed for this item; call Customer Support at 310-878-9429 if you need more detail before ordering.
Does the set include the playing pieces?
The fact sheet for this item does not list the playing pieces separately. Call Customer Support at 310-878-9429 to confirm exactly what ships with the set before you order.
How is it personalized?
For a personal touch, have a message laser engraved on the case. The engraving is done in-house by HansonEllis.
How long can the engraved message be?
A character limit is not listed on this page. Keep the message short, and call Customer Support at 310-878-9429 to confirm how much will fit on the case before you order.
Can I have a company logo engraved on the case?
Logos are handled as a custom order. Email your logo as a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected]. A logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be reproduced.
Can I order several sets with different names?
Yes. Order the full quantity you need, then email your list of names to [email protected] after ordering so it can be matched to your order.
Can I see a proof of the engraving first?
Proofs are optional and available on request for a $35-55 service fee per proof, and a proof adds extra days to production. Changes after a proof has been sent carry a $40 minimum updating fee, so check the spelling of names and dates before ordering. Ask in the order notes or call Customer Support at 310-878-9429.
Is there a minimum order?
No. There is no minimum order, so you can order a single engraved set as a gift or a run of them for a group. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
How long does an engraved set take to arrive?
Standard production is 5 to 10 business days plus 2 to 5 days US shipping, with rush (3 to 5 business days) and expedite (1 to 3 business days) available when a birthday or a retirement date is close.
Can I return an engraved set?
Personalized items are made to order and are final sale unless defective. Non-personalized items can be returned within 14 days.
Updated September 2026 by the HansonEllis personalization team.
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