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Mastering Backgammon: Equipment, Rules, and Classic Gameplay Equipment The game of Backgammon is played on a specially designed board consisting of four tables of six thin triangles or points on each table. The points start from the edges of the board nearest the players and are directed inwards so that they form two rows of 12 points opposite each other. A bar bisects the board, dividing the "inner tables" (or "home tables") from the "outer tables". Traditionally, the inner tables should be …

Why Gifts Should Be a Surprise: The Neuroscience of Giving Why the gift should be a surprise? A study from the University of Pennsylvania discovered that human brains are hardwired to enjoy unexpected rewards. In the study, when people received an unexpected gain, the neurons in the substantia nigra (which play a significant role in reward) “exhibited significantly higher firing rates”. In other words, that awesome feeling you get when you get a surprise is hardwired into your bra …

The History and Strategy of Backgammon: From Ancient Persia to Today Backgammon is one of the oldest board games for two players. The playing pieces are moved according to the roll of dice, and a player wins by removing all of their pieces from the board before their opponent. Backgammon is a member of the tables family, one of the oldest classes of board games in the world. Ancient Origins and Takht-e-Nard In Persian, the game of backgammon is known as takht-e-nard. Its exact origin is uncle …