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Poker is one of the most popular board games of the world. It is a game that is played on a regular board, with plastic pieces. However there are many players that prefer to use a unique Poker set, and take pride in owning it.
There is no steadfast proof of the origin of the game of Poker. However it is known that Poker was played by people in Persia, India and China; only to spread to the Middle East, Spain and the rest of Europe. It is inferred that the different Poker sets originated from the different countries the game traveled to.
You find many types of Poker sets that accommodate the needs of different Poker players. The Poker sets can be made of various materials like wood, marble, ivory or glass. Some of these Poker sets have magnetic pieces and are small in size, making it convenient for playing when traveling and on trips.
A typical Poker set consists of sixteen pieces where each part represents a part of medieval life. The weakest pieces of the Poker set are the pawns which represent the peasants who were always considered unimportant people. These eight Poker pieces are usually used as sacrifices. There are two rooks or castles, the represent home and sanctuary. You find two bishops that represent priests that are more valuable than knights.
There are two knights in a Poker set that represents soldiers that were held in high esteem. The most powerful piece found on the Poker set is the queen; however though it is a strong Poker piece; it is the king of the Poker set that has to be protected by hook or by crook. The loss of the king indicates the end of the game.
It is not easy to create a fine Poker set. It is required to have lots of skill and craftsmanship to create a Poker set worth remembering. Glass, stone and wooden Poker sets are created using maximum artistry. There are many rare Poker sets in the world that are great collector’s items. Of course, the rare Poker sets are the most expensive Poker sets while the different types of Poker sets have different rates. The most expensive Poker sets are the ivory Poker sets and crystal Poker sets. The cheapest Poker sets are the plastic Poker sets that are available in toy stores.
If you want exquisite Poker sets, you can find them only in hobby shops and perhaps on the internet. There are many sites on the internet offering both exquisite and ordinary Poker sets. You have to use search engines on the internet to find the right site to buy your Poker set from. Make sure that you buy from a reliable and known shop; so that you will receive the Poker set you want, in good condition.
You have to choose the Poker set according to the reason you are buying the Poker set for. If you want a Poker set to play everyday, it is better to buy a wooden or plastic Poker set that is least probable to break. However if the Poker set is meant to be for display, and a collector’s piece, then you can afford to buy one of the more expensive and fragile Poker sets like the crystal Poker set.
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