Are board and pieces in this chess set durable?
302286
I made a board for my dad and bought this set for the pieces so I can't speak for how durable the board is. The pieces, however, are very nice and are holding up quite well. He keeps the set on display in his living room and the pieces have been handled by the grandchildren as well as adults with no signs of damage over the past year. Even the felt is still intact.
302287
The pieces are pretty nice, the board is good, just wish it felt stronger. Overall is a pretty nice chess set.
302288
Yes they are very durable. It's a very nice set. I bought it for my boyfriend and he loved it!
1411393
no, they are very durable. Not thick like the old cardboard type, more like a heavy duty playing cards set. You will get lots of use from them, enjoy !
2162089
Yes. The pieces do lock into place. It's a bit large, so packing it could be an issue. But the case is solid. And this is the best Scrabble board I've seen for the money.
893800
I would say yes for these reasons; good quality. the pieces have a nice texture; no rough spots or edges. my 2 year old is who i bought it for, but my 8 year old has been busted playing with this toy. my child loves to stack the pieces, count the pieces, names the colors, and even occasionally puts them in the sorter. and hey, free shipping AND it's made in the USA from recycled materials. Green Toys <3
246572
I bought this set for my 5-yr old great nephew. The chess pieces are sturdy but not heavy metal. I do not believe they used a metallic paint that would be harmful. He LOVES the set!
242072
There's no guarantee, but it's very sturdy. I bought it when I had 6 month old twins... and they are now 5 and we still have it in the play area. There's no torn pieces, and the colors have held up well. We've had all kinds of toys and chairs/table on it over the years and it's still in good shape. It's easy to clean because you can sweep it, and wash off with a cloth. If a tile gets really bad, it's easy to remove from the set to go wash in the sink or bathtub.
2009091
Sure, pretty durable. As long as he : she doesn't rip it off apart, it's a great toy!
292650
Yes this is very durable! The wood is solid and thick. Personally we love the top part. We use every inch of it to store dishes and accessories.
1482515
Yes, One on each side of the board for the chess pieces. It looks good, especially for the price.
1422672
Not at all...in fact, the board is very slick and pieces slide across the board easily...especially the checker/backgammon pieces.
1397945
Yes, the pieces are wood and of a good quality for the price. We purchased for our grandson and have been very pleased.
1586479
For the most part, this set is wood, though the roof of the station and some other smaller piece parts are plastic. This set is VERY durable. We've had this for 2 years and it gets played with almost daily. Kids are quite rough with this. The station and car wash have both had trips down the stairs with no breaks except for my drywall. You won't be disappointed with this set.
1297003
The pieces and the board are included. And the board is very nice, raised up a bit with a nice edge. Keep the packing it comes in because if you ever want to pack it to move or store away then it will be safe in the original packing which is very good. We love our set and play often, leaving it on a table all the time. One comment from Rosemary Fanandakis is true though, this is not a set for young children as the pieces are breakable if used too roughly.
1143851
This is a very nice set and the board and marbles (bag comes with the set) can be stored in the box. The box itself is not heavy duty but is sturdy enough to last a good while with care.
972353
It's OK. Most of it is made of laminated pressboard or particle board. For us, it has held up with moderate (10 and 12 year old kids) use for the past year. I would consider it a starter set before you commit to a real wood table.The table has held up, the playing field has remained level. The grips do come off occasionally.It is pretty much what you would expect for the price, and has lived up to that expectation. I wouldn't expect it to be around in 5 years, and I didn't think it would.
2043302
Yes. I play Mahjong twice a week as well as several tournaments a year and I would say this might be the best set of all. It's beautiful and everyone loves it! You will not be disappointed if you but it.
2052949
Not at all. My girls (twin 2 year olds) have had the set about a year and it still looks very good. They love it and it gets a lot of use! Melissa and Doug really make good quality toys.