Collecting Chess Sets or other games  

My Dad taught me to play chess when I was eight and I continue to play when I get a chance. The chess board he taught me on was the first game he ever bought (age 14). It was a plastic set, but very heavy weights and very classical chess pieces. As I got older, I got some basic boards and travel sets...but I didn't start to collect chess boards until I left the country. Then I made it a habit to purchase a set in each country. Some examples:

1. I bought a travel set in Scotland. Well, its compact but not good for traveling. The board and pieces were made of bone and were of the ancient pieces found in a bog on the island. The case is round and looks like a Celtic cross.
2. When I was in Turkey, I bout a beautiful Mercham (sic) chess board and carved pieces. This one had more of an "Indian" look with elephants...
3. In Saudi I bought a marble board. Not bad, just heavy. Light brown and heavy green. The shape was more blocky.
4. While in Korea, I bout a resin board of Asian design. The board is of a two headed dragon that sits about five inches above the ground. My kids love this one....

I wish I had saw a set when I was in Iceland....


In my travels I've picked up some older classics, like a wooden Monopoly set, and a prototype of Risk. I also have a small collection of military type games of various sorts.

Does anyone have any older games, or collect any board games or types?