Backgammon is a classic abstract strategy game dating back thousands of years. Each player has a set of 15 checkers (or stones) that must be moved from their starting positions, around, and then off the board. Dice are thrown each turn, and each player must decide which of their checkers to move based on the outcome of the roll.
Players can capture each other's checkers, forcing the captured checkers to restart their journey around the board. The winner is the first player to get all 15 checkers off the board. A more recent addition to the game is the "doubling cube", which allows players to up the stakes of the game. Although the game relies on dice to determine movement, there is a large degree of strategy in deciding how to make the most effective moves given each dice roll and measuring the risk in terms of possible rolls the opponent may get.
Contents:
- Grey Vinyl Backgammon Attache with Handle
- Black & White Stitched Pips
- 2 Cups
- Dice
- Doubler.
Dimensions 19" x 14.75" Open. Black and white stitched pips offer a raised texture for backgammon checker placement. Includes checkers, two cups, two pairs of dice, and a doubler. Attaché case with handle makes for no-hassle transportation and closes firmly with golden clasps.
