Author : Paul Lamford
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 35,22 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Games
ISBN : 9781857442823
An introduction to the game of backgammon, written by a world-champion player.
Author : J. du C. Vere Molyneux
Publisher : Elliot Right Way Books
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 29,73 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780716020752
This is a basic book for the beginner interested in this timeless game which can be played either as a pleasant family pastime or a competitive gambling game. Rules of play, elementary tactics and overall strategy are covered - including dice probabilities and gambling aspects such as the use of the doubling cube.
Author : Tim Holland
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 10,51 MB
Release : 1974-09
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780679140382
An elementary guide for the beginner in this board game that combines chance with skill.
Author : Chad Bomberger
Publisher : CRB Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 24,15 MB
Release : 2017-11-03
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1641869143
Learn How to Play Backgammon! Did you know backgammon is one of the oldest games ever invented – and it’s even older than chess? In this fascinating guide, you’ll discover the 5,000-year history of backgammon – and how you can enjoy this popular and compelling game. You’ll discover the uniquely geometric backgammon board, how to set up the pieces, and how to make your first moves. As you increase your mastery of this ancient game, you’ll learn a vast array of game concepts and winning tactics. You’ll discover how to “hit” your opponents’ pieces and remove them from the board – forcing your opponent to start these pieces over from the beginning. You’ll learn how to “bear-off” your own pieces from the board and prepare for a victory. This book even explains how gamblers use a doubling cube (a new twist U.S. players added to the game in the 1920s) to raise the stakes! Learn the 5 Basic Backgammon Strategies Every Player Should Know: The Running Game The Holding Game The Priming Game The Backgammon Blitz The Back Game You’ll even learn additional rules for backgammon variants – and the pro tips you need to take your game to the next level!
Author : Chris Bray
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 48,33 MB
Release : 2011-02-14
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1119996740
A comprehensive and fun guide to Backgammon! Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world, the origins of which date back some 5000 years – and it's still going strong. It enjoyed a huge resurgence in the 1970s, and then again in the 1990s with the popularity of the Internet, where millions of people play tournaments online every day. Today, backgammon's following in the UK is huge, with a dedicated British Isles Backgammon Association, and hundreds of face-to-face tournaments taking place across the UK every year. In this book, backgammon expert Chris Bray walks you through the basics of setting up a board, opening strategies, middle and end-game tactics, and tips on when to make key moves. You'll also get to grips with basic probabilities, the doubling cube and the 25% rule. And if you want to take your gaming further, there's plenty of advice to get you started in tournament backgammon, as well as playing online. Suitable for both beginners and experienced player looking for more tips and techniques, Backgammon For Dummies includes coverage on: Starting and Playing the Game Handling the Middle Game Bearing Off (The Last Lap) Varying the Play About the author
Author : Paul Magriel
Publisher : Crown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 34,98 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN :
Author : H J R (Harold James Ruthve Murray
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 39,26 MB
Release : 2021-09-10
Category :
ISBN : 9781015003057
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Author : Paul Magriel
Publisher :
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 25,96 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Backgammon
ISBN : 9781593860271
Author : Walter L. Richard
Publisher :
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 34,85 MB
Release : 2012-08
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781616461348
Includes the new laws of backgammon adopted in 1931 by twenty-five leading clubs, descriptions of the game, definitions of terms, laws for chouette and suggestions for the conduct of tournaments.
Author : Prince Alexis Obolensky
Publisher :
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 47,91 MB
Release : 1969
Category : Backgammon
ISBN :
