Crokinole Canada (www.crokinole.ca)
The Baltic Bircher Crokinole Set
The Baltic Bircher Crokinole Set
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The Baltic Bircher crokinole board is the style of board that many Canadians grew up playing on and making lots of great memories while doing so. It is large and accomodating for 2-4 players. The octagon shape is very traditional to Canada and the cherry rails on this board are aesthetically appealing.
This particular board was designed by a craftsman named Tom who produced many of the boards for Crokinole Canada. Tom was so busy making these boards that he had to ask Crokinole Canada to find a larger maker who would be able to handle the volume. From there, Crokinole Canada worked with Woodland Horizon to make further refinements such as the cherry rail, UV printed lines, and latex covered brass posts. Since then, the board has moved to yet another maker where the birch surface was replaced with a smoother and higher quality maple mdf surface. We kept the name "The Baltic Bircher" because that was the wood in the original design and it has a nice ring to it.
The Baltic Bircher meets all the needs for a family that doesn't need a tournament level board yet wants something large and beautiful that will last for generations to come.
Highlights:
- Stained Dark Burgundy Ditch - Cherry Side Rails & Birch Playing Surface - Checkers on Back - Optional Points on the Front - Very Smooth Surface
Description:
- Large traditional size crokinole board with a 25.5" playing surface with an overall diameter of 30-3/8 inches
- The ditch is 1-5/8", with a 3/8" deck height to the birch playing surface
- Lines are thin, crisp and professional
- Several coats of varathane applied to the surface
- Frames are made of cherry wood
- The playing surface is very smooth for fast gameplay
- Posts are high-quality brass screws covered in latex
- Handmade in Canada
Playing Pieces Color Options:
- Black, Natural, Red, Green, Blue, White, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Lime Green, and Walnut Stain
- Please let us know in the order notes using the colors above if you would prefer different colors than the black and natural that we send with each board by default
Included with the board:
- 100 grams of Crokinole board powder for faster play (put a small amount in the ditch and rub the disc on it before shooting or sprinkle a small amount on the playing surface)
- Velvet drawstring pouch for discs
- Large 20's cup
- Gameplay instructions, rules, tournament and regular scoring cards
Availability
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My niece is marrying a Canadian! What a beautiful board to have fun together playing while setting up life as a couple! Hope they enjoy scoring on that shimmering surface and may they make fine goals as they play this so Canadian Game! The board is beautifully handcrafted and arrived so quickly! Thanks, Ted and Alanda for your great customer service !
Thanks so much for your kind review! We're happy to supply these boards and this board certainly is a stunner and a nice large one to play on. Thanks again for your business! Ted & Alanda
I ordered a discount board that had some character. Looks and plays perfect! However, I had to add some shims to the bottom so it stays sturdy on the table during play. This is not a deal breaker and I highly recommend. Thanks :)
Yes, the discounted boards for the most part play entirely normal! Most defects are just cosmetic in nature. Thanks for your review! Ted
Received my board a couple of weeks back . Was delivered very promptly. It looks beautiful ! Played several games with 4 players and nothing but praise for this board . The quality is excellent , the play area is fast and the bumpers even faster ! I highly recommend anyone to purchase one of your boards ! They are well worth the cost !
Thank you so much for your kind review!
Our family was super excited when our new Crokinole board arrived! Not only is it beautiful, but the craftsmanship is amazing! Worth the money for sure to play on a quality board. Thanks again!
Hello Karen!
Thanks so much for your kind review. It is a nice looking board! Glad you are having fun with it! Thanks again. Ted
I wanted this version for two reason. One it reminded me of my first Board and Second it has a lovely Chess Board on the back. As a tip, we used a little Mothers California Gold Spray Wax on it, it only takes a few minutes to apply and it makes the board incredibly fast!
We have already spent hours playing and really enjoy the board. It also looks amazing on the wall. We even got a compliment on it. Thinking it was some kind of a work of art. Which we told them it is and you can play it as well. :)
Thanks Robert for the review. Great tip as well about the spray wax. Never have thought about recommending that for this board but I believe you are right - it will work well on this board since it has a plywood surface. Thanks again and glad you are enjoying both the look and play of this board! Ted