Backgammon For Blood
Only in Russia.
Some people take backgammon way too seriously. Read this news story about a guy in Russia who staked his life on a game of backgammon. Unfortunately, he lost both the game and his life.
The person who won the game and did the murder is named Smirnitsky, and when he was arrested he [...]
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Posted on November 19, 2008 by admin | Filed Under Backgammon, Crime, Culture, Murder, Russia, Stories
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Chouette Backgammon
One of the fascinating things about backgammon is that it has a lot of variations. Once you learn the basic game – and master it, I must add – you should really try the other variations. This will not only increase your passion for the game but keep your mind and skills sharper than ever. [...]
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Posted on November 17, 2008 by plato | Filed Under Backgammon, Variants
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Board Game Haven
In this day and age, the default entertainment options of many people have something to do with technology. It is not surprising as this has been the trend for many years now, coupled with all the convenient possibilities available. However, there seems to be a resurgence in an interest in the traditional board [...]
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Posted on November 13, 2008 by plato | Filed Under Backgammon
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More Good Backgammon Manners
Let me reiterate once again how important good manners are in the game of backgammon. Though it is not forbidden to show emotion, it is always pleasant to play with people who do not get too rowdy. In the previous post, we took a look at how you begin and end a game. Let us [...]
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Posted on November 10, 2008 by plato | Filed Under Backgammon, Culture, tips
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Good Backgammon Manners
Backgammon is a game of skill more than chance – that is a universally accepted fact. One thing that may be overlooked, however, is that backgammon is also a gentleman’s game. It is a game where good manners are very much appreciated. I f you find yourself fascinated by the game – and I cannot [...]
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Posted on November 6, 2008 by plato | Filed Under Backgammon
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