Backgammon is a very simple and interesting game. If you have been playing the game for long; you are already familiar with common terms used in the game. But for novice players here is a simple recap of the games used backgammon. Ace refers to the number one especially as the number one on the dice. The Ace point can also be used to refer to the player’s lowest inner board points. Anchor refers to a defense points with two or more checkers on the board. Deep anchors are on the opponent’s fifth...

Backgammon by itself is incredibly popular and is played by thousands of players all over the world. Several players play the game online with other international caliber players on free sites that are built expressly for the purpose. The internet made the entire process of learning about the game easy and fast. Tips could be exchanged and strategies learned, all by clicking on links and forums based on the game. At the same time, online backgammon vs. offline backgammon became increasingly popular...

Backgammon is a really fun game and almost every player in the world has heard of it at some time in their life. But just how back does this game go? Lets find out! As with every board game, backgammon too has a convoluted and interesting history. Gaming boards that have the same arrangement as that of the backgammon board have been found in Ancient Egyptian Tombs as a part of the funereal treasures. Wall murals painted in the tombs also show emperors and their consorts playing board game that’s...

Backgammon is a poplar game with thousands of players and fans world wide. But with so many online sites opening up, players wonder about how the winners actually win! Is it luck or skill that makes one player the winner and all the remaining the losers? But when you actually compare games, you will notice that games like Chess and Reversi are all skill based games. They require a huge amount of training and knowledge to play the game and you can immediately see the difference when the games are...

The best way to get practice with the game of backgammon is by using online sites. The reasoning for this is simple. There are several enthusiasts and learners who love the game world wide but may not be able to get training from experienced players. Fans of the game probably will not be able to get partners with whom they can play and practice the game too. But online sites have several advantages for everyone. Almost everyone has a computer and can manage to use an internet connection. Logging...