Backgammon for Dummies

Backgammon For Dummies is a plain-English guide to one of the oldest board games still in regular play. It starts with the board itself, works through setup, movement and scoring, then moves on to the offensive and defensive ideas that separate a casual player from a dangerous one. Written for complete beginners and for anyone who has played for years without ever reading the theory, and it makes a sensible companion gift alongside a backgammon set. Key details: • Format: book in the For Dummies series • Covers setup, movement and scoring from scratch • Strategy for offence, defence and dice management • Diagrams and real game scenarios throughout • Tips on spotting patterns and avoiding common mistakes Read a chapter, then try the position on a board in front of you. The worked examples show why a blot is worth leaving in one spot but not another, and the dice management section explains how to plan around the rolls you are likely to get rather than the ones you want. Buy Backgammon For Dummies online from Cookes Games. Pick up a copy and start playing with a plan.