How Do You Play A Game Of Backgammon?
Dating back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, backgammon (like chess) is one of the most ancient and revered parlor games. And, like chess, it is a game of strategy. There is some room for luck, as it is dice based, but skilled players tend to prevail. If you have never learned or are interested in a refresher, here’s how to play backgammon. Set up the board. Count in a counterclockwise direction from the point close on your left. Place five of your checkers on the six point, three on the eight point, five on the 13 point, and two on the 24 point. Have your opponent do the same. Determine who goes first. You can do this any way you like, but traditionally, each player rolls one die and the high roll goes first. Roll your dice and move your checkers counter-clockwise along the points or “pips” as they are called. You can only move your checker to an open point which is one not occupied by two or more opposing checkers. Move all the pips that you roll on the dice if it is legally possibl
