How to Play Backgammon By Email by Ken Wilssens
When you play backgammon by email, you will find that this is a very interesting way to play this game. Your opponent will email you when he makes his move and then the next move is up to you. Playing backgammon this way gives you lots of time to think about the strategies you will use before... These sites will pair you with a player of your level to ensure that both of you have a fair opportunity to win at the game of backgammon. ... Playing backgammon in this way means that you can be playing a game with anyone anywhere in the world.

A Brief Guide of Playing Backgammon Online by Natalie Aranda
For years the Internet has allowed online games to come into our lives. We all tend to have an obsession with this form of entertainment, as it regularly prevents us from doing anything productive. One of the most popular addictions that has been making quite a splash is online backgammon. ... Many of these websites provide backgammon on a server or backgammon motif. ... No matter what type of backgammon player you are, online backgammon can satisfy your needs. ... Backgammon motif consists of a java applet that actually runs the game on the website.

The Origin of Backgammon by Ken Wilssens
Most everyone loves the game of backgammon but have you ever wondered about the origin of backgammon? It goes back a very long way, over 5000 years ago. It is believed to be the oldest recorded game in the world and is believed to have started in ancient Mesopotamia, which is present day Iraq. ... This game has some resemblance to the Egyptian game Senet, which dates back to 3000 BC. ... The object of the game was the same as it is today where the players had to get all their pieces removed from the board in order to win the game.

Playing Backgammon Online - For Fun or Profit by Stephen Todd
The Internet has many websites to help you pass the time away and ease boredom. Some of these online distractions come in the form of Internet games that you can pay to play or as a free form of entertainment. Some of the available outlets allow you to play chess, checkers, solitaire, as well as... There are plenty of websites to go to when you are in the mood for a game of backgammon, where you can even choose the option to play for cash prizes or achieve rankings for the best game players. ... Gammon Village.com is a website that promises a good game of online backgammon.

The History of Backgammon by Adel Awwad
The history of backgammon, the oldest known board game, is an interesting one that began almost 5,000 years ago in Mesopotamia. Numerous variations of the game were adopted by other cultures throughout the history of backgammon. Archaeologists continue to discover many similar games in the ruins... The aristocracy and slave population of Egypt and Greece played a similar game called, “senat.” The Romans changed the number of dice from two to three and called it “bac gamen” or “back game.” From the Roman civilization, backgammon moved to Persia, where it was again played with two dice in a...

Major Backgammon Variants by Natalie Aranda
Backgammon may be one of the most popular games in history, but it still requires a lot of skill and strategy. While many players think that it is no harder than a game of checkers, others feel that it is very overwhelming. Fortunately, there are many different backgammon rules and tips that can... With backgammon tournaments and teams now on the internet, it is no surprise that every type of player is flocking towards this version of backgammon. ... Luckily, with online backgammon and other versions worldwide, you can easily become a master of backgammon.

How to Win at Internet Backgammon - Learning for Free by Stephen Todd
The first backgammon web site came online in 1994, but now that there are fast Internet connections, online backgammon has become extremely popular. Before you challenge a human opponent to a game of online backgammon, you need to build up your playing skills - here's how to do it for free: 1. ... The options surrounding Internet backgammon include the choice to join a league; play in a tournament; play for cash prizes, as well as move ahead in the ranking between a host of Internet backgammon players.

Backgammon – A Time Honoured Game of Strategy and Chance by John Gibb
The oldest recorded game in history, Backgammon is a relatively simple game that has reached wide popularity. The origins of backgammon extend into medieval history and its true roots are thought to be in ancient Rome and even Mesopotamia, over 2000 years BC. ... Strategies used in Backgammon have their own names, such as the Running game, the Holding game, The Blitz, the Backgame and the Priming game. ... As well as being a fun family game, Backgammon is also played in championships like Chess and sometimes for money.

How to Play Backgammon by Ken Wilssens
If your interest is leaning towards learning backgammon then you should look for step by step instructions of how to play backgammon to fully enjoy the game you are about to play. The playing of the game of backgammon is very simple and easy to learn but as you advance in your learning you will... In the game of backgammon the roll of the dice determines the moves. ... The object of the game is to move your stones to the inner table and then off the board completely hopefully before your opponent does.

How to Play Backgammon by Adel Awwad
Backgammon has a very long history nevertheless, learning how to play backgammon is simple. It is a game of skill and one that, unfortunately, many younger people today are not all that familiar with. Still, familiarizing oneself with how to play backgammon doesn’t take very long. ... Thanks to the rise of the Internet, learning how to play backgammon is easier than ever before and the game of backgammon is enjoying a resurgence of popularity. ... When looking at the board from either one of the player’s sides, the quadrant of the backgammon board closest to you is your home board, moving...