# Exorbitantly Expensive Boardgames The Carbon Fiber Backgammon Set Weighs Only 8 LBs By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-backgammon References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/11/04/add-this-25000-carbon-fiber-backgammon) & [sh-engineering.eu](http://sh-engineering.eu/carbofan/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13) Trend Hunter has shown you some pretty [expensive and chic boardgames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-deluxe-edition) before, but I don't think any of them were as sleek as this featured Carbon Fiber Backgammon game. A top of the line set, it not only features a [carbon fiber case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-mechanical-keyboard), it also boasts gold-covered stainless steel stones. All this extravagance however, doesn't come cheap. The 8-pound Carbon Fiber Backgammon set is exorbitantly priced at $25,000. A limited edition set, only 99 were put into production. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Gaming Accessories:** Companies that produce luxury gaming accessories can innovate by incorporating high-end materials and unique designs to make their products stand out. - **High-end Limited Edition Products:** More companies can produce limited edition, high-end products to appeal to affluent clients and create a sense of exclusivity. - **Premium Home Accessories:** Companies that specialize in premium home accessories can expand their offerings to include high-end boardgames and gaming sets to appeal to affluent consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Goods:** Innovations in luxury goods can drive the demand for high-end gaming accessories like the Carbon Fiber Backgammon set. - **Gaming:** Gaming companies can cater to high-end consumers by producing expensive and exclusive gaming accessories and sets. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can expand their product line to include premium boardgames and gaming sets for affluent consumers looking for luxurious home accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Redefined Sculptural Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-kingdom.md) - [Luxury Block Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-jenga.md) - [Opulent Automotive Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-chess-set.md) - [Luxurious Luggage Chess Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-6.md) - [Luxury Metal Checkers Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-metal-checkers-case.md) - [Compact Game Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-up-chess-and-checkers-set.md) - [Luxe Luggage Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-chess-attache.md) - [Board Game Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-game-backpacks.md) - [Posh Pastel-Hued Game Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casablanca-ping-pong-table.md)