Ideal Game On. Backgammon is a great board game that will give children the lifelong skill to play the classic strategy game. The object of the game is for a player to remove all of their pieces before their opponent. The set is made of handcrafted wood that can be passed down as a family heirloom. Ideal’s Game On. Backgammon Board Game is designed for 2-players and includes 15 dark wood playing pieces, 15 light wood playing pieces, 5 wood dice, an heirloom quality game board and instruction sheet.