UKBGF Board Designer of the Year

UKBGF Board Designer of the Year

This month we were delighted to hear that we’ve won the UKBGF backgammon ‘board designer of the year’ award! Although this isn’t the first time we’ve won we’re always over the moon; winning an award for our designs ensures we keep...
Luxury Goods, or Just Good Quality?

Luxury Goods, or Just Good Quality?

You’d be forgiven for struggling to tell the difference, so we decided to ask what truly makes a product luxury? Is it the diamonds, the exclusivity, the service or the quality of the product itself… At Geoffrey Parker, luxury games and products fit into...
The Future Of Board Games

The Future Of Board Games

When people ask our directors what they do, many are surprised by the answer; they repeat “board games” as if they are speaking an archaic language. This surprise is often swiftly followed by interest, while the look of shock is replaced by excitement....
6 Stages of Making a Luxury Backgammon Board

6 Stages of Making a Luxury Backgammon Board

We’re often asked how long it will take for one of our backgammon boards to be delivered; a lot of the time we give a lead time of around 8-10 weeks but it can be quite tricky to predict. Lots go into your boards; including the skills of up to 4 craftsmen and women....
Custom Monopoly Sets – Geoffrey Parker

Custom Monopoly Sets – Geoffrey Parker

The History Monopoly as a board game has evolved from the very beginning; back in 1903 when the game was designed to explain the single tax theory of Henry George as an educational tool. From when the Parker Brothers began publishing Monopoly in 1935, it has been used...