Project

Inspiration

Several generations ago in the Appalachian area a trip to the General Store was necessary to get supplies to survive. But it was also a social trip. Picking up the mail in the General Store and learning the community news was a part of the trip. Many times, a game of checkers was played while catching up on the local gossip.

The checkboard was a portable game that could easily be set up inside next to the stove on a cold day or taken outside on the porch when the weather was good.

Today many checkboards are made using thin veneers overlaid on a manmade surface. However, mine are made to old way with solid native hardwood of contrasting colors. I designed a well to hold the checkers when not on the board. I also designed the game board so it can be turned over and play a multiplayer game similar to checkers. My old fashion board game will last many generations and families will enjoy the simplistic game that does not require batteries.