While there are many games in the world that demand a great deal of time and effort in order to learn the basic, but the backgammon board game is not one of these kind of games. The fact that one of the earliest recorded board games continues to increase in popularity after thousands of years of playing history, should be sufficient testimony to how accessible the game is to new players. Games with complex rules or games that require items that are very hard to come by would not have survived the test of time. However, the endurance of backgammon can be seen as indicative of the fact that most people have no difficulty when they decide to learn how to play backgammon.
Players also find that it is easy to find the backgammon board, counters, dice and dice shakers that constitute the backgammon setup. If they are sufficiently inventive they can improvise their own board and pieces as the original backgammon players surely did all those thousands of years ago when the game was first devised. More likely than making their own backgammon set up, players have no trouble locating a games or toys shop selling backgammon sets to suit their pocket or they can also order a backgammon set online. Whether they are interested in spending just a few dollars, or hundreds of dollars for a more exclusive set, they will find a good range of options available to them. Another popular choice today is acquiring a virtual as opposed to a physical backgammon set. There are quite a few Internet sites offering free backgammon. All that is needed is to locate one of these sites and activate the backgammon download to transfer the backgammon software to your own personal computer. In this virtually effortless manner, a players with an Internet connection acquires an attractive 3-D virtual backgammon set that compares favorably with what they might buy in the shops.
After the backgammon set is acquired, there are a number of ways in which new players can acquaint themselves with the backgammon instructions and start to develop a backgammon strategy that will enable them to gain the maximum enjoyment from their game. A good way of learning how to play backgammon is by watching how experience players conduct their game. Most players would not object to spectators observing their play as long as they do not interject with remarks or advice. Many areas also support backgammon clubs where the game can be learned in a more formal setting. The Internet sites supporting backgammon downloads also provide detailed backgammon rules and offer the chance of competing against a sophisticated backgammon computer that can be adjusted according to the skill level the player desires. Thus a new player can start off playing at the most basic level and as their skills and strategy develop, they raise the level of play. For those who want more extensive written materials, many bookshops and libraries stock books explaining the rules of the game and containing strategy tips in great detail
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6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
Step 1:Hold your breath
Step 2:go to another video
Step 3: add this comment
Step 4:did you make it if you did you are a good kisser
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
fail!
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
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6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
thank god it was only 1.22 i was loosin the will to live malcom!
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
BackgammonStars. com
awesome action
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
Ok, now… Where is Boo Boo?
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
ok that doesnt explain who wins etc. im totally new thought i’d learn how to play seen as though windows comes with this game..hmm..
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
missed the end fell asleep lol
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
is all ways the less number roll goes first
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
It sounds like the table was unrated. unrated tables start automaticly! look at the tables listed in lounge,make sure it says rated before you join.
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
It maybe a glitch in the game software.
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
Go to:
http://www.play65.com
Why?
1. you can use Play65's "backgammon games for fun" to learn the game and sharpen your skills:
http://www.play65.com/Backgammon.html#BG_Lnk_1
2. play65 offers a backgammon school, so u can learn the game while playing as u get advices and guidelines from your tutor:
http://www.play65.com/BGSchool.html
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
Points are more reasonable when you play backgammon in person, not online.
When you play a backgammon match to 15 points, you score:
1 point for a game, 2 points for a gammon, and 3 points for a backgammon.
Use the doubling cube! when you want to double those stakes.
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
i not sure but mine is very good
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
It is never correct to resign in backgammon due to the match score, but might be correct to resign due to a totally lost board position.
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
i do not use foxfire but here is what you need to do.1st set your popup blocker to always allow;games.yahoo.com
next you need to do this;
If you can’t get lounge page to open do this! Click on My PC ,disk drive C, open windows folder,next open Downloaded programs file. click game you want to play to high lite it.delete it.Now go back to game,it will prompt you to download a demo,do so and page will open! Your old download is stale since yahoo's new up grades.
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
This page not only has easy to understand rules of how to play Backgammon, but also shows step by step pictures of the gameboard and how to move your pieces on it.
I hope it is helpful to you.
http://www.bkgm.com/rules.html
6:28 am on October 8th, 2009
There are a few on this page (hidden between some others you pay for), but I don't know how good they play.
http://www.gamealbum.com/keyword/backgammon/