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1)I sometimes come across sets that have both 3D chess pieces and flat pieces (for checkers or backgammon). So, you can have both types, i.e., 3D and 2D... you don't need to limit yourself to one type. I bought a set recently for only $9.99 that has a nice wooden box board, metal pieces (that look really cool silver and bronze in color) and has plastic Backgammon pieces. The set was made in China and I can't imagine why the price is so low...of course, the thing might be toxic :(

2)A game called Heroscape uses plastic hexes that lock together for creating a variety of 'boards.' These can be 3D (with mountains and valleys of different terrain, even rivers)... but you can also make flat hexagonal boards with them. It is a clever interlocking system.