869 Backgammon / ‘Erhan Board’ *UNBOXING*

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My unboxing and review of a custom-designed backgammon board from 869 Backgammon of Istabul, Turkey. This board will also be referred to, by backgammon aficionados, as an 'Erhan board,' because the founder of 869BG, Erhan Doğrusöz, became well-known for his board making prowess, before his untimely passing in 2018.

869 Backgammon wants to make a 'dream board' for each and every customer. To that end, the company will work with you to design a board that includes your color preferences as to exterior, playing surface and checkers, and will help you personalize the playing surface with art, symbols, logos, or whatever you want. Let your imagination and creativity inspire you!

I worked directly with Erhan's widow, Özlem Akdikmen Doğrusöz, going over different iterations of my ideas until I had exactly what I wanted. That includes an exterior in something other than black, although I didn't go far with a pebbled navy blue leatherette exterior. We also designed a custom wood-grain effect, with brown and deep blue points that I really like. We finished it off with blue and off-white checkers. Özlem graciously included an embossed fanny pack with 869's logo, as well as a vinyl, padded carry bag with strap. Thank you, Özlem!

The board does come with a rather distinct chemical aroma, which needs some airing out. This board also did not lay fully flat right out of the bag, but after laying open for a couple hours, it's flattened out just fine. The playing surface is a padded vinyl that is very quiet with each roll of the dice. Overall, I am very impressed with this board, and look forward to showing it off to my friend's with its unique style.

I encourage anyone who wants to design, for themselves, or friends & family, a unique backgammon board that can easily include symbols, art, logos, or other things that can make it highly personalized. 869 Backgammon specializes in such projects, and customers have come up with amazingly personal creations that are both functional and beautiful.

869 Backgammon website: www.869moderntavla.com

Email contact:

Company owner, Alp Doğrusöz - [email protected]

Company contact, Özlem Doğrusöz - [email protected]

869BG Phone number (or WhatsApp) : (90) 553-215-8286

If you have any questions about this video or the board, please post them in the Comments. Links to my other videos can be found below:

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