FMGammon 'Hamdi' Backgammon Set *Unboxing*

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My unboxing and review of a brand new FMGammon 2020 'Hamdi' backgammon board, direct from FM's factory in Istanbul, Turkey. This is my second FMGammon board, following my acquisition of a 'Mete VIP' solid beechwood board from FMGammon in October 2020, my favorite board.

I obtained this board as a gift for a friend and fellow backgammon lover, wanting to do a video showcasing the board's beauty, while also highlighting its reasonable price. This board normally retails for somewhere in the $400-$450 range, and I encourage prospective customers to work with FMGammon to find, or build, a board that appeals to you. A beautiful and solid tournament size backgammon board is a work of art that will last for generations.

Unlike the higher-end VIP and Signature boards from FMGammon, made of beechwood and mahogany, respectively, this board is made of medium density fiberboard (MDF), a manufactured wood product used in many household items, such as shelving, flooring, furniture and cabinetry. It is an ideal wood product to use for a backgammon board, because it will hold up over time, and it's much more reasonably priced than hardwood boards.

The deep blue-grey playing surface on this board is simply stunning, with points that 'pop' off the playing surface. The heavily marbled checkers are absolutely gorgeous. The cotton felt of the playing surface is literally as soft as a cotton baby diaper, and has a nice slickness to it that is complemented by the flat checkers. I really like the slot for the doubling cube, which includes two sets of precision dice, with serial numbers showing the dice were all produced in the same lot. The inclusion of a second set of finger-dished checkers is an example of the generosity and professionalism of the FM team. Thank you!

As mentioned in the video, FMGammon produced the 50 limited-edition Neptune boards released in November 2020 by Backgammon Galaxy, and is also producing the 'Earth' boards that will be coming out in Spring 2021. The compact tournament-sized Neptune boards are unique and well-made, which explains why they sold out in about one week. I expect that the 'Earth' boards will also sell very well, as they are also made of solid beechwood. I may get one myself!

I would not hesitate to recommend FMGammon boards to anyone who loves backgammon.

To view unboxing and review videos of my other backgammon boards, check out the links below:

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