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Originally Posted by yogiman
The reality is that history shows that man-made laws get outdated, because context and surroundings change over time. The backgammon players in our modern era are of a different stature, than those in the old days. This doesn't mean that you have to throw the old shoes away. It's nice to have spare ones.
This is a good point. Just because something old is good, does not mean that new things cannot be as good or better.
Indeed, there is an substantial industry around creating and producing new table games. Many hobbyists eagerly await new releases, and have found multiple favorites among games developed in the last 20 years. These games vary widely:
Depth: big variety, from light and easy up to pretty heavy and difficult titles.
Boards: some games have boards, some not, some build the board as the game progresses.
Luck: is variable, so each player can suit their own taste. Many games introduce luck with cards or tiles to be drawn, while comparatively few use dice. Other games have a very minimal luck factor.
Players: most are designed to play best with 3-4 players, but some play well for 2, and a few are for 2 players only.
Play time: is generally from 1-3 hours, although a few are faster or slower. Deeper games tend to take longer.
If your gaming thirst is no longer quenched by backgammon, I suggest you try browsing around board game geek (a website) for a while, and maybe try playing a few games at board game arena. Find what suits you, it is probably out there somewhere.