It is not prestige but purpose, the actual distinction between tournament and home chess sets. Tournament equipment is ...
There are lots of chess players out there who only play online. These folks tend to play with people all around the world. Some prefer the feel of real world chess pieces to the virtual parts though.
Games come in all shapes and sizes, and there is a ton of variety in the board game space, in particular. From really involved games like Gloomhaven to easier, quicker games like Checkers or Chess and ...