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10-03-2009 , 12:34 PM

BenThere

newbie

Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 30

I'm trying to learn how to play backgammon so we can introduce it to our home games. Can anyone give me some pointers on how to play this game?

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10-03-2009 , 05:36 PM

birddog239

stranger

Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5

check out gnubg.org for a free superstrong backgammon software program that offers a tutor mode.
book by paul magriel, it's the backgammon bible. a little outdated though.recommended by everybody.
books by this sites webmaster,bill robertie.(reviews on this site somewhere)
one website i would recommend is backgammon galore(review of books,software i mentioned and everything else) i believe the web address is bkgm.org.

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10-04-2009 , 10:08 AM

Robertie

old hand

Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,954

Start with an easy, accessible beginner's book, so you get the basic ideas down pat. I'll recommend "Backgammon for Winners", because I wrote it, but there are others. Don't bother with the bots until you save some idea of what you're trying to do and why. After that, a bot will be a big help.

Try practicing at some of the free online sites like Yahoo and MSN. Practice a lot, and supplement the play with reading. After awhile the general idea will make sense, and then you'll be ready to move on.

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10-13-2009 , 11:17 AM

miketsp00

newbie

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 36

There are many books available to help you learn the game. If you are planning on playing online I suggest always betting with the banker.

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