Backgammon variant: Blast Off
Backgammon is not only played in just one set manner. In fact, there are many game variations to backgammon. These variations have been devised as a way of offering more variety to the gameplay being performed on the board. For people who may want a little change of pace to the traditional rules, the variations [...]
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Posted on August 29, 2006 by Nigel | Filed Under Backgammon, Strategy, tips
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The Beaver
Backgammon as a game can be deceptively simple. The basic rules can be considered as a bit complicated, yes. But once it has been explained to you then it all falls into place and you realize that it is not that hard to understand after all. But once you are already playing you realize that [...]
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Posted on August 25, 2006 by Nigel | Filed Under Backgammon, Strategy, tips
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Backgammon basics: Rule irregularities
Now that we have tackled the basics of playing backgammon as well as some of the more basic strategies involved with playing the game, there are still a few more things that needs to be discussed. For example, there are certain rule irregularities that exist when playing backgammon. Although only a few, it is still [...]
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Posted on August 21, 2006 by Nigel | Filed Under Backgammon, Strategy, tips
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Backgammon basics: Various topics
About Gammons and BackgammonsAt the ending part of the game , if the losing player has been able to borne off at least one checker, he loses only the value that is showing on the doubling cube (the value will only be one point if there have been no doubles on the game). But if [...]
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Posted on August 17, 2006 by Nigel | Filed Under Backgammon, Strategy, tips
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Backgammon basics: Doubling
Another basic move or tactic when playing backgammon is called doubling. This is a move that all backgammon players should also know in order for them to play the game at a level that will allow them to play with players of all experience levels. Backgammon is played based on an agreed stake for each [...]
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Posted on August 13, 2006 by Nigel | Filed Under Backgammon, Strategy, tips
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