Backgammon For Dummies av Chris Bray

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<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><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><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><p>Suitable for both beginners and e