Backgammon basics: How to play a game (Part 2)
The game of backgammon only has one objective – to move all of your checkers into your own home board and then bear them off. The first player that is able to bear off all of their checkers will win the game.Starting a game of backgammon is quite simple. Each player throws a single die. [...]
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Posted on July 30, 2006 by Nigel | Filed Under Backgammon, Strategy, tips
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Backgammon basics: How to play a game (Part 1)
Starting with this blog post I will be discussing the basics of backgammon. One of the most recognizable board games in the world is backgammon but surprisingly, not many people know how to play the game.Hopefully, by discussing the very basics of the game more people will understand how backgammon is played and that the [...]
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Posted on July 26, 2006 by Nigel | Filed Under Backgammon, Strategy, tips
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Backgammon books for intermediate players
Below are some highly recommended books for intermediate backgammon players. These books are perfect for players who want to get more insights into the game:Backgammon (Paul Magriel) This book gives a thorough introduction to the various strategies and tactics used in backgammon. In fact, it is often referred to as “The Bible” of backgammon. The [...]
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Posted on July 22, 2006 by Nigel | Filed Under Backgammon, Culture, tips
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Narde: The “Battle On Wood”
As a backgammon enthusiast, you’ve probably heard of the game variation called “Narde”.It’s a lot like the classic backgammon game, but is more commonly played in Russia and Kazakhstan. Each player gets 15 checkers, but with a twist. First of all, the players move in the same direction. If you’re Player A, you go from [...]
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Posted on July 3, 2006 by Nigel | Filed Under Backgammon, Culture, Stories
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