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Why Classic Gamers Love our Pro Series Felt Backgammon Fields
Crisloid recently launched our Pro Series backgammon sets featuring felt playing fields, and the response has been fantastic. We’ve exclusively used cork playing fields on our board fields for decades, but demand from classic gamers for felt fields finally convinced us to take the leap. Why did we wait so long? Well, the Crisloid crew dove into serious research and development, covering all the bases from felt specifications to playability. After sourcing the raw materials, we put together prototypes for testing, and the Pro Series was born. These new boards meet our high standards, and the casino-grade felt is a fantastic alternative to cork. Here’s why felt works so well for backgammon fields: Great glide: The Pro Series felt fields look great and perform just as well as cork. Checkers easily glide across the slightly textured surface, and the overall gameplay is phenomenal. Quiet gameplay: Unlike louder backgammon surfaces such
Join us in Las Vegas for the 2025 Mah Jongg World Championship
For over 75 years, Crisloid has been synonymous with craftsmanship, heritage, and enduring quality. This October, we are honored to extend our legacy of excellence as presenting sponsor of the 10th Anniversary Mah Jongg World Championship®, hosted by Destination Mah Jongg, and held October 24-26, 2025, at the esteemed Horseshoe Hotel in Las Vegas. This is not simply a tournament. It is a celebration of the game’s rich tradition, elevated to a level of prestige and excitement previously unseen in the world of American Mah Jongg. A Championship that Redefines the Game In a bold and visionary move, Destination Mah Jongg, the premier organizer of American Mah Jongg events, is reimagining the classic game, offering the largest prize purse in American Mah Jongg history—a remarkable $5,000 grand prize. The Mah Jongg World Championship® (MJWC) is poised to attract the most passionate and skilled players from around the country, all converging
Forget the Registry! Crisloid Makes the Perfect Wedding Gift
Forget the Registry! Crisloid Makes the Perfect Wedding Gift Let’s be real for a second. Most of the stuff on a couple’s wedding registry ends up buried in the closet or sold for a great price at their first garage sale. That’s because air fryers, pottery, or candles don’t have any sentimental value and just don’t get used.
Walk With Me Mahjong Set #101 Raffle Benefits PeaceLove Foundation
Walk With Me Mahjong Set #101 Raffle Benefits PeaceLove Foundation At Crisloid, our team is all about being creative. So, when the opportunity to support our friends at the PeaceLove Foundation and their CREATORS Program came up, we put our artistic heads together and decided to hold a raffle. We couldn’t think of a better prize to generate some buzz than our last limited edition Walk With Me Mahjong set. When the word got out that WWM #101 was being raffled, the tickets started selling fast, and the final numbers exceeded everyone’s expectations. For those who aren’t familiar with the PeaceLove Foundation, its mission is to support mental wellness through creativity. In 2015, they launched their CREATORS Program, training frontline professionals to use PeaceLove’s expressive arts curriculum with their populations. Since then, they have placed CREATORS in over 27 states, as well as Canada, and impacted more than 80,000 lives.
Crisloid’s Barrel-Finished Checkers Turn Resin into an Art Form
If you listen closely, you’ll hear a low rumble in the workshop. Crisloid’s polishing barrels have been rumbling and tumbling for almost eighty years making the finest checkers you can find for your classic games.
We Love Backgammon! Here’s Why the World is Crazy about this Classic Game
The backgammon board changes with every roll so the game requires quick thinking and the ability to change your strategy based on what your opponent is doing. This evaluation of the game as it progresses really gives your brain a workout because it takes an alert, attentive, focused mind to play your best.