This is for those of you who are passionate about gaming, and especially passionate about backgammon. So, as I’m a passionate gamer myself, I thought I might “reveal” you some of my tricks and tips. For the beginners, to understand the game of backgammon and learn a few tips that a player should know when a game starts I tried to put here some tips that make this game a little easier to understand and play. And to be honest with you, many people think they really know how to play but in fact they make childish mistakes that cost them the point, or, worst, even the game. 

These backgammon tips I want to share with you are not only about moves; knowing when to double is a very important thing too in backgammon. I think I’ll start with the doubling issue in order to help you understand when it’s a proper moment to double and win a game faster by making the opponent drop, or even better, gain all the points you need in order to win the game.

Backgammon Doubling Here are some “quick” tips. The doubling cube is key to backgammon - you can’t expect yourself to win a game if you are afraid of doubling, especially when you are just a few points behind - but you can not take cubes when you are too far behind in the game…so I will try to clear this doubt for you by showing you some rules you should consider before making your move:

* If you think your opponent should double after the move you make, make sure that your move leaves him with no desire to double (I mean make the move that leaves you in a situation where your opponent can’t use efficiently an eventual double).

* If you want to pass a cube after you’ve made your move, I suggest you look for a play that can make your position strongly enough to take. * If you don’t think you should double after the play you make, look for a play that will give you a correct double or try to make a play that leaves you at least one way of getting out if an undesired double follows.

Backgammon Redouble And don’t forget that YOU CAN REDOUBLE. Redoubling is an important fact in backgammon it gives you the opportunity to win a game even if you are far behind. When your opponent doubles you to two, you can redouble to four anytime it’s your turn to roll. It’s something called “all or nothing”; you don’t want to stay in a long game where eventually you will lose.

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