Backgammon

The traditional board game known as backgammon and played by two players has been in existence for several thousands of years. More recently the game has been successfully transferred to the online platform and is now enjoyed by many thousands of players worldwide.

The game itself is one of skill combined with some luck, as counters are moved around the board according to the throw of the dice. The skill is in moving all fifteen of your counters, or checkers as they’re also called off the board before your opponent can by using strategically beneficial moves. The luck is in throwing the correct dice to enable your strategy to work.

There are a series of rules and set moves that need to be mastered before you can become proficient in backgammon, which we’ll provide you with in the following chapters. We’ll also be looking at some good game play strategies and helpful tips that will enhance your game and provide you with a better chance of winning. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll find backgammon a very entertaining and enjoyable game to play.