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“Anyone want to play poker now?”
Globe-Trotter release new collection of games inspired by the films
New poker and backgammon sets have joined Globe-Trotter’s 007 collection of travel accessories. The new games are designed for life on the move, presented in signature blue and grey cases, inspired by attaché case design.
The sets celebrate some of Bond’s most iconic, high-stakes moments. From Octopussy, where 007 matches Kamal Khan and his ‘lucky’ trick dice in a game of backgammon with a Fabergé egg, to Casino Royale’s memorable game of Texas hold’em poker hosted by Le Chiffre.
James Bond’s history with the games even goes behind the scenes of the films. Producer Cubby Broccoli and Roger Moore played backgammon between shooting on the sets throughout his time playing 007. On location in Greece for For Your Eyes Only, the pair played for high stakes throughout the shoot, but somehow came out almost even by the last day. “We used to play during all the breaks from shooting and the directors always had a terrible job getting me back into the set when we were in the middle of a game. If Cubby was winning, he absolutely would not let me go.” – Sir Roger Moore.
On Casino Royale, Producer Michael G. Wilson hosted poker sessions with the cast and crew to help the writers develop an end to Le Chiffre’s card game. Neal Purvis took inspiration from one of these sessions when he lost to the same hand Bond held on screen.
“The card game was probably the most difficult scene I’ve ever had to film,” Director Martin Campbell recalled. “It’s one thing to shoot a game of chemin de fer or 21, that’s very simple. When you’re playing Texas hold’em poker with ten players around a table, that’s tough because it’s a more complex game and with ten players all looking at each other. It’s very tricky to film.”
Globe-Trotter’s new poker set includes a set of five dice, poker chips, a dealer counter and a pack of one-of-a-kind Elephant John playing cards. The set is finished with a branded metal plaque and signature 007 engraving.
The backgammon set features a leather board, and separate compartments for the dice, counters and shakers. The counters are in mother of pearl finish while the shakers have been crafted from high quality leather.
Both sets are now available at 007Store.com.
