Backgammon

Backgammon is one of the oldest games in existence, dating back some 5000 years and believed to have been developed by the ancient Egyptians. Backgammon is a strategic game of war; in many ways as difficult to master as chess or Go.

This is an ancient two-player game (at least a thousand years older than chess,according to some estimates) that is played on an effectively one-dimensional track. It is a board game for two players in which pieces are moved according to the roll of dice. Being a game of luck and skill, it is played on a board consisting of twenty-four narrow triangles called points. A popular social variant of backgammon is the Chouette,which allows for play by three or more people.

The objective of backgammon is to move all of one's own checkers past those of one's opponent and then remove them from the board. When backgammon is played for money, the most common arrangement is to assign a monetary value to each point, and to play to a certain score, or until either player chooses to stop. In the most basic form, backgammon is simply an obstacle race between two players with added elements of skill, strategy and luck.

Backgammon enjoyed a huge resurgence in the 1970s, then again in the 1990s with the popularity of the Internet.

Backgammon is a popular board game that is played by millions of people all across the world and is known by many different names in different parts of the world.

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Backgammon for Serious Players

Winning at backgammon requires mastering two phases of the game: dynamic checker play (using your checkers as weapons to pin your opponent in awkward positions) and aggressive cube action (using the doubling cube to maximize you wins in good positions and minimize your losses in bad positions).

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15 INCH CAMPHOR INLAID WOOD BACKGAMMON ATTACHE SET $64.99

This 15 Inch Backgammon Attache Set features a decorative caphor wood case that holds all components for travel and easy storage. This complete set includes 4 dice, 30 wooden playing pieces, 1 doubling cube, and complete instructions. The playing pieces measure 1" in diameter and come in dark and light wood. The playing area is inlaid wood, and the playing surface is smooth to allow pieces to slide easily over the board. The case measures 15" by 18 1/2" by 1" when open and 15" by 9 1/4" by 2" when closed.

BACKGAMMON - 10 INCH ATTACHE SET $11.99

This 10 Inch Backgammon Attache Set features a vinyl case that holds all components for travel and easy storage. This complete set includes 4 dice, 30 resin playing pieces, 1 doubling cube, and complete instructions. The playing pieces measure 13/16" in diameter and come in brown and white. The playing area features stitched on vinyl markings and the case measures 15" by 10 1/4" by 1" when open and 10 1/4" by 7 1/2" by 2" when closed.

BACKGAMMON - 15 INCH ATTACHE SET $22.99

This 15 Inch Backgammon Attache Set features a vinyl case that holds all components for travel and easy storage. This complete set includes 4 dice, 30 resin playing pieces, 1 doubling cube, and complete instructions. The playing pieces measure 13/16" in diameter and come in black and cream. The playing area features stitched on vinyl markings and the case measures 18" by 15" by 0.875" when open and 15" by 9.5" by 1.75" when closed.

BACKGAMMON - 15 INCH BROWN AND WHITE ATTACHE SET $16.99

This 15 Inch Backgammon Brown and White Attache Set features a vinyl case that holds all components for travel and easy storage. This complete set includes 4 dice, 30 resin playing pieces, 1 doubling cube, and complete instructions. The playing pieces measure 1" in diameter and come in brown and white. The playing area features stitched on vinyl markings and the case measures 14 3/4" by 19" by 1" when open and 14 1/2" by 9 1/2" by 1 3/4" when closed.

BACKGAMMON - MAGNETIC TRAVEL SET $14.99

This affordable Magnetic Backgammon set comes in a blue vinyl case that's great for travel or storage. This complete set includes 4 dice, 30 playing pieces, 1 doubling cube, 2 plastic dice cups, and complete instructions. The playing pieces measure 5/8" in diameter and come in blue and white. The playing surface is metal which allows the magnetic playing pieces to stay in place during travel. The case measures 13 1/2" by 9" by 3/4" when open and 6 3/4" by 9" by 1 1/2" when closed.

BACKGAMMON - PAST-TYME CLASSICS $29.99

Designed to be displayed as well as played, this backgammon game will look beautiful hung on the wall (it comes equipped with a hanging slot) or will grace any accent table. Crafted with care given a cherished heirloom and painstakingly hand-sanded and hand-stained to create a vintage look, this Past-Tyme Classic wooden game board prevents the pieces from getting lost by displaying the men on suede laces and storing the other game pieces in a top-grain suede pouch.

Backgammon Past-Tyme Classics Contents:

1 Backgammon Board

15 Red Pieces

15 Blue Pieces

1 Set Of Dice

1 Doubling Cube

Backgammon Instructions

BACKGAMMON - TRAVEL FOLIO $9.99

This handsome, take-anywhere Backgammon - Travel Folio features a solid wood game board and cast metal game pieces, each enclosed in a zippered leatherette case. The board measures 5 3/8" by 5 3/8" and the pegs stand 7/8" tall in the board.

BACKGAMMON MEN - BROWN & IVORY $5.99

These backgammon men measure 1 inch in diameter and appoximately 3/8 inches tall. This set includes 15 Ivory colored men and 15 Brown colored men.

GAME TIME II GAMING CLOCK $59.99

The Game Time II Gaming Clock is the most technologically advanced game clock ever! Loaded with features to handle all chess time controls, including sudden death, this is the only clock you will ever need. This clock is certified by the US Chess Federation, is housed in a tough case for guaranteed precision, and works for many other games as well. This clock is also the Official Chess Clock of the World Chess Hall of Fame.

Features of the Game Time II Gaming Clock:

96 preset time limits

Saves fractional seconds for your turn (internally)

Hold & Courtesy Draw features for crossword players

Word mode permits negative time countdowns

1" high display with 3/4" digits for easy readability

Large buttons, tilted LCD, and sound functions

GO GAMES - BACKGAMMON $8.95

Be the first to capture your opponent's pieces and win. Go Games - Backgammon includes a pair of dice, magnetic game pieces, instructions, and game play board. This travel sized Backgammon set comes complete in a zippered traveling case. The actual game tin is 6" by 6".

PLAY ACCORDING TO HOYLE BOOK $3.99

The Play According to Hoyle book will teach you the rules to many exciting new games! This book contains expert advice on skillful play and invaluable help in settling disputes on any number of fine points. Packed with up-to-the-minute rules of your favorite games, including the latest bridge bidding and scoring rules. Includes 255 pages.

Included rules and strategies:

Poker

Scrabble

Canasta

Contract bridge

Four-deal bridge

Goren system bidding rules

Gin Rummy

Chess

Solitaire

Backgammon

Many more!

SENET GAME $30.99

The Senet Game is played on boards similar to those found in the tombs of Egyptian Kings. The hieroglyphics on the sides of this Senet game are reproductions of those found on a 3,000 year-old papyrus in Egypt. Movement of your pieces is dictated by the throw of 4 sticks and the gameplay is similar to Backgammon. This version comes with a wooden storage case that has a pullout drawer for storage and measures 16" x 5".

Contents of Senet Game:

Wooden gameboard

10 playing pieces (5 light, 5 dark)

4 dice sticks

1 six-sided die

Instructions

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