Backgammon books for beginners

Backgammon may be an ubiquitous game seen in many homes and played by a good number of people. But a vast majority of people still do not know how to play backgammon, much less understand what it is.The following books are a great resource for beginners and novice players. They are also easy to find, affordable and have the appropriate level of information about backgammon.

The Backgammon Book (Oswald Jacoby & John R. Crawford)

This book was written by two top backgammon players and was actually instrumental for the resurgence of backgammon back in the 1970s. Even though this book is old it is still a great general introduction to the game. It contains chapters on backgammon history, chouette play, settlements, etiquette and information on how you can start and run a tournament.

Backgammon for Blood! (Bruce Becker)

Another popular book back in the 1970s, this book also gained a bit of notoriety because most of Becker’s advice is, by today’s standards, considered a bit off-base. The writing style though is what draws you in because it is a very entertaining read.

Backgammon, The Cruelest Game: The Art of Winning (Barclay Cooke & Jon Bradshaw)

This book, which was written in the 1970s, leads readers through all of the aspects that they will need to know in order to play backgammon. In fact, there is even a chapter on psychology.

The Amazing Book of Backgammon (Jon Termaine)

The beautifully illustrated book is filled with full color diagrams on glossy paper stock. The author discusses the basics of the game of backgammon and even includes a section on how to cheat that is written in a humorous way.