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- Price range: $5 to $300
- Genre: Chance/Dice
- Created: 3000 BC
- Players: 2
- Play time: 5-30 min
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Backgammon is a board game in which pieces are moved according to the roll of dice. In order to win, a player must move his or her 15 pieces around and off the board. Deciding which pieces to move based on a dice roll is part of the strategy. Pieces can be captured and forced to start from the beginning.
History
Backgammon is the first game mentioned in written history. It dates back 5,000 years to Mesopotamia. Two boards were excavated in the 1920's by Sir Leonard Woolley. They date back to 2,600 BC. The game is called the Royal Game of Ur by historians, but it is very similar to a set of backgammon. Some backgammon-like boards were also excavated from the Egyptian tomb of Tutankhamen.
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Backgammon on Amazon
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Hoyle South Beach Solitaire + Hoyle Backgammon - $9.99
Latin tempos and Art Deco energize this unique and captivating solitaire game. Backgammon is revived with a 16th century theme of wit and strategy.Amazon
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Large 21" Leatherette Backgammon Set - Brown - $29.99
This 21" backgammon set comes complete with game pieces, 5 dice, and 2 cups.Amazon
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501 Essential Backgammon Problems: 2nd Edition - $19.95
This comprehensive backgammon book challenges the reader with 501 essential problems to transform him into a thinking, aggressive pro-level player. Strategies and situation cover e...Amazon
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15-Inch Backgammon Attache - $24.99
Learn the game that inhabitants of every continent have enjoyed for hundreds of years. 2 players compete with each other to be the first to remove all of their pieces from the boar...Amazon
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Backgammon Questions
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What portal is offering backgammon players the latest information about backgammon tournaments and events? 1 AnswerHere are a few backgammon links that might be helpful read more -
Where can I play backgammon online? 2 AnswersThese are some fun places. Out of these four I would recommend trying Pogo first. It's free and very trustworthy. Oh and very addictive! Pogo Yahoo MSN Ga... read more
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How do you play backgammon? 1 AnswerThere are some great sites with rules and tips and tricks to play: check these out: http://www.bkgm.com/rules.html http://www.1on1backgammon.com/backgammon-... read more -
Where can I play backgammon online? 2 AnswersYou can play on Gammon Empire. Also, Yahoo games offers backgammon. read more
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Three double 6s in a clutch game of Backgammon FTW!
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@trapmuzik617 Who the fuck plays backgammon
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Who the fuck plays backgammon
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@dnovatchev dad, wanna come see the email i wrote to ms bergill? btw, you owe me a game of backgammon :)
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