How to Play Backgammon: Setup, Rules and Your First Game
Set up the board in the 2-5-3-5 pattern, learn how dice, hitting, the bar and bearing off work, and what a gammon is. Then practice free in your browser.
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Backgammon
The companies, people and events behind the games. These historical reports retain their original dates and may no longer reflect current circumstances.
Which Backgammon Board Should You Buy? Sizes, Checkers and What’s in the Box
What the inch figure on a backgammon set means, how to check that checkers fit the points, and what a complete set contains. A researched guide, not a hands-on test.
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