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Pip Count and Counting Shots

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:02:39 -0500

In this article we will focus on two essential backgammon terms: pip count and counting shots. More then just terms, counting pips and shots are critical tools that help the backgammon player calculate his state in the race, and by that the worthiness of taking the cube, and the probability of hitti...

Backgammon Games for Young Beginners

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:45:50 -0500

The backgammon game may be too complicated for young children; still there are few games that simplify backgammon game play for the benefit of the next generation. Here are the most recommended backgammon games for kids: The Blocking Game The Blocking Game is a Middle Eastern backgammon varia...

Backgammon Mistakes People Make

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:21:47 -0500

One of the learning methods that can improve your backgammon play is by learning from more experienced players' mistakes. For your use, here is a list of the most commonly repeated backgammon mistakes with tips on how to avoid repeating them. Playing hastily, making the first proper play th...

Acey Deucey - Backgammon Variant

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:33:53 -0600

Acey Deucey was the favorite backgammon variant of US marine soldiers during the 1st World War. The term "acey deucey", sometimes spelled acey deucy or acey ducey refers to a roll of 2-1, which rewards the player who rolls it with a double of his choice. Acey Deucey is played on a st...

Backgammon Match Play Rules

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:32:12 -0600

Match play is the type of competition commonly practiced in backgammon tournaments. A backgammon match consists of a series of games designed to name an overall winner. The games in backgammon match are all played for a set number of points, so the first player who attains the desirable number of po...

Counting Shots in Backgammon

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:02:39 -0600

Shot is the opportunity to hit the opponent's blot. Shot counting is used to estimate the possible number of shots at a given position. Here you will learn how to count direct and direct shots as well as double shots in the backgammon game. Definitions The term "direct shot" re...

Backgammon, The Cruelest Game - Cook & Bradshaw

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 07:58:39 -0600

What makes backgammon the cruelest game? According to Barclay Cooke & Jon Bradshaw who authored Backgammon, The Cruelest Game – The Art of Winning in 1974, it is its nasty combination between skill and luck, making it possible for backgammon beginners to take over champions with unfortun...

Backgammon Equipment

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:44:18 -0600

Essential backgammon equipment includes a board, two sets of checkers, pair of dice, a pair of dice cups, and the strict will add a doubling cube. Should you buy each item individually or purchase a backgammon set? How can you tell if a backgammon board is good for you? Read this backgammon equipmen...

Doubling Cube Tips for Beginners

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:30:33 -0600

It is usually recommended to offer the doubling cube whenever you have to reason to believe that your opponent will refuse it, thus resigning of the game and forfeiting his/her initial stake. But how can you tell what is your backgammon game buddy up to? And when should you accept or refuse a double...

Backgammon Doubling Etiquette

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:32:18 -0600

Backgammon rules say that a player can offer a double only on his/her turn, right before rolling the dice. Though it is clear that a player will not offer a double unless he/she have reasons to believe they have an advantage over their opponent, offering the opponent to use the doubling cube when hi...

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