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The World is Big and Salvation Lurks around the Corner

Have you ever heard of this film?  If you are from the United States or any other western country,  you might not have.  But if you are a fan of good films from different countries, then you just might have an idea of what I am talking about.
The World is Big and Salvation Lurks around [...]

Hugh Hefner: Backgammon Enthusiast

I am sure that you recognize that name – who doesn’t? Hugh Hefner has become a well known name all over the world, thanks to his association with the adult magazine, Playboy. If you are at a loss, Hugh Hefner is merely the man who founded Playboy. As can be expected, most [...]

Backgammon Masters in Latin America

Great news for all backgammon enthusiasts in Latin America! This press release from Backgammon Masters Group will certainly get your blood running as they are set to focus their attention on this part of the world:
Backgammon Masters Group, online game company is expanding worldwide, placing its attention and resources on Latin American markets. By [...]

More Ways to Irritate Your Opponent

In the last post we laid out the first half of Phil Simborg’s list on how to irritate your opponents. Of course the idea behind that post – and this one, too – is to inject some humor into our backgammon experience. I didn’t really expect any of you to employ those “tricks” [...]

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 [...]

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