{"product_id":"backgammon-for-dummies-9780470770856","title":"Backgammon For Dummies","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Chris Bray\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIndoor games\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 3 October 2008 by John Wiley \u0026amp; Sons Inc (For Dummies) in the United States.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e217 x 143 x 18 | 368g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive and fun guide to Backgammon!  Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world, the origins of which date back some 5000 years – and it's still going strong. It enjoyed a huge resurgence in the 1970s, and then again in the 1990s with the popularity of the Internet, where millions of people play tournaments online every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Today, backgammon's following in the UK is huge, with a dedicated British Isles Backgammon Association, and hundreds of face-to-face tournaments taking place across the UK every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In this book, backgammon expert Chris Bray walks you through the basics of setting up a board, opening strategies, middle and end-game tactics, and tips on when to make key moves. You'll also get to grips with basic probabilities, the doubling cube and the 25% rule. And if you want to take your gaming further, there's plenty of advice to get you started in tournament backgammon, as well as playing online.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Suitable for both beginners and experienced player looking for more tips and techniques, Backgammon For Dummies includes coverage on: Starting and Playing the GameHandling the Middle GameBearing Off (The Last Lap)Varying the PlayAbout the author\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Bray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56771057975674,"sku":"9780470770856","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9780470770856.jpg?v=1775328400","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/products\/backgammon-for-dummies-9780470770856","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}