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The History and Strategy of Backgammon: An Ancient Persian Legacy Backgammon is celebrated as one of the oldest board games for two players in human history. 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. As a prominent member of the tables family, backgammon belongs to one of the most ancient classes of board games in the world. Ancient Persian Roots: Takht-e-Nard In Persian, the game of back …

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 …