How hard is it to learn backgammon?
Before playing backgammon, one needs to get a full grasp of the rules. It is not, however, very difficult to learn the game. The game, meant for two players, relies on luck and skills. Backgammon is played on a board which has four sides. Drawn on the board are 24 long triangles called “points” divided [...]
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Posted on February 22, 2007 by admin | Filed Under Backgammon, Basics
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Basic Backgammon History
Backgammon is a popular board game especially meant for two players. It derived its name from the word “back” and a Middle English term “gamen” which means “game” or “play.” The earliest use of the word was in 1650 as documented by the Oxford English Dictionary. The game is played by moving pieces or checkers [...]
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Posted on February 3, 2007 by admin | Filed Under Backgammon, History
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