Normally called Blindman's boards, we think that Touchboards is rather nicer. Instead of having black and white squares, this board has half the squares raised so that it can be negotiated by touch, and so that the pieces do not get knocked over, each square is drilled with a peg hole which takes the peg which is fitted to the base of the piece. To keep track of which piecces have been removed from the board two additional rows of holes are placed at either side of the board to take them (this is optional but we strongly recommend it even though it makes the board larger).

If you have a set already which you would like us to adapt by fitting the additional rows, we can usually do this, otherwise we can supply you with a new pegged set. In order to distinguish one side from the other, one half of the set has a small clear resin raised button added to the top.

Touchsets are always made to order so you will need to contact us so that we can work out exactly what your requirements are. To give you some idea of the price, the set illustrated above which is based on a 1 5/8 inch (40mm) square and made from leather on timber (a very tactile combination) is £87 for the board and £97 for the converted chess set. Prices vary according to your particular needs.