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Backgammon terms

Backgammon terms

In order to better understand the rules of Backgammon, it’s essential that all new players, whether playing online or offline learn the terms that are used in the game. The below terms about Backgammon are in alphabetical order Ace refers […]

World Series of Backgammon

World Series of Backgammon

You’ve heard of the World Series of Poker, but unless you’re a big fan of Backgammon, you might not be aware that there’s actually a World Series of Backgammon around now too. Backgammon is growing substantially in popularity online and […]

Improving Your Backgammon Skills

Improving Your Backgammon Skills

Since Backgammon is a game based on skill, and not just luck, it can take some work to become a good Backgammon player. Though let’s face it, as with any skill – some have more than others that come to […]

The Best Backgammon Tournaments

The Best Backgammon Tournaments

Backgammon Tournaments are greatly growing in popularity and now take place both online and offline to offer players the best of everything! Backgammon is really starting to take after Poker, providing players with ongoing tournaments that take place regularly at […]

Backgammon Champions

Backgammon Champions

Backgammon is growing in popularity today, but it actually has a long history Though online Backgammon is still relatively new which has generated a mainstream appeal amongst those who like to game from the comfort of their own homes, it […]

Different Backgammon Games

Different Backgammon Games

In theory, there is only one form of Backgammon, it’s played on one board and different rules of the game can be optionally set with each and every game that takes place. However, in a way there are different Backgammon […]

Different Backgammon Strategies

Different Backgammon Strategies

Backgammon is a game that’s all about strategy! Players need to do everything that they can to get their checkers to their home board first and prevent their opponent from doing the same. Every move they make can make the […]

Backgammon – Luck versus Skill

Backgammon – Luck versus Skill

Backgammon is a game that is based on luck and skill, and depending on who you ask it’s one, the other or both. The discussion over which category Backgammon falls in has taken place throughout its history that dates all […]

Advanced Rules of Backgammon

Advanced Rules of Backgammon

Backgammon is a game that’s based on skill, strategy and a little bit of luck. Playing online Backgammon can be a more straight forward way for players to learn the principles and rules of the game since typically Backgammon software […]

Basic rules of Backgammon

Basic rules of Backgammon

Backgammon is a fairly complex game that’s based both on strategy and skill. In order to understand the most basic skills and concepts, players need to understand what the game is, what equipment is needed, the role of different things […]

History of Backgammon

History of Backgammon

Online backgammon is a relatively new trend, but the game of Backgammon has a history that’s much longer, and is known as the oldest game known to man. To make its history even more fascinating, it’s still played today and […]