Backgammon For Dummies
Chris Bray
For Dummies
<b>A comprehensive and fun guide to Backgammon!</b><p>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.<p>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.<p>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.<p>Suitable for both beginners and experienced player looking for more tips and techniques, <i>Backgammon For Dummies</i> includes coverage on:<ul><li>Starting and Playing the Game<li>Handling the Middle Game<li>Bearing Off (The Last Lap)<li>Varying the Play<li>About the author</ul>