Family Classics Checkers -- With Folding Board and Interlocking Checkers by Pressman

My family and I had a fun time playing checkers while vacationing at our cabin -- the perfect activity to stave off boredom. This checkers set is a simple, no-frills board game set that is exactly as described and comes with a board, 24 checkers pieces and instructions. The product itself is not of the highest quality, but you get what you pay for. This checkers set would be perfect for traveling or family outings since it's lightweight and can be easily replaced if lost or broken.

A true classic! Chips didn't stack all that well and the board is thin and not as sturdy as they once were. There is only my wife and myself that have played this game and enjoyed it regardless. If you have children or intend to play a game with numerous couples I would not suggest this particular set but maybe something that is a bit sturdier! With only my wife and I using this set it was perfect for us and just are very careful when playing and storing it so that it will last. It has definitely met our needs!

Is it as heavyweight as the boards those of us in our thirties, forties and beyond had as kids...No. But I don't find the set to be as cheesy as a number of reviewers complained. One reviewer mentioned that the checker pieces were so lightweight, they were easily knocked out of place. That wasn't my experience. I handled the set and the checkers and board are definitely lighter than back in the day but not to the point of hindering play, in my opinion. My stepdad and stepsister like to compete and they had a great time with this set. I got it for under 8 bucks and I am satisfied. I love reading Amazon reviews but this was one instance where I wish I hadn't. I struggled with the decision to purchase based on the negative reviews. Not because of the price. I was worried about the quality. I had planned to host a large dinner party for Thanksgiving and we wanted to play some classic games like Uno, Checkers, Rummy, and Pitty Pat after dinner. I didn't want a flimsy board that wouldn't lay flat and featherweight checker peices to offer my guests. I ended up schlepping to multiple Walmarts in my area in search of a standard black and red set -- which none of them had. Had to be black and red (for nostalgia) and Walmart in my area only had the black and tan wood sets, the glass sets, or the magnetic travel set with the tiny board. Could have saved myself the hassle and just ordered this.

This is a basic checkers game. I feel it was a bit overpriced for the quality. The board is not all the sturdy and the pieces are a very lightweight plastic. It works and the kids can play the game, it’s just not a game (or a box, for that matter) that I can see lasting more than a few years.

Great quality game for a great price!

My purpose for purchasing this game was to teach my 7-year-old grandbaby how to play checkers. I didn't want to get an expensive board game if she didn't like the game. This was just "okay". The board is very thin and flimsy. When we slide our checkers across the fold line, they always catch on the fold and want to flip right off the board. It looks like the board could easily rip in half. The checkers seem like they are made from thin, cheap plastic. When I first received this in the mail, the checkers were making so much noise inside the box, it sounded like broken glass. ( no, none were broken). As it turns out, my grandbaby is quite good at this game and enjoys it. I appreciate her strategy moves and can see her analyzing each possible move. No poker face there. Not yet anyway. I probably would not recommend this checker board game to anyone looking to impress someone. It doesn't look like it will last very long. But it has given us some enjoyable hours together that doesn't involve TV or other electronics. Would I buy this particular set again?....no. Next time, I will look for a more durable set.

MY GRANDSON ENJOYS IT

Bought this game for my 9 year old son. He loves board games. The board and pieces are holding up well. I can't say much for the packaging because our dog ate it. The board and pieces surprisingly were undamaged.