{"product_id":"b004oc01cw","title":"Backgammon For Dummies (For Dummies Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive and fun guide to Backgammon! Backgammon is one of the oldest games in the world, the origins of which date back some 5000 years – and it's still going strong. It enjoyed a huge resurgence in the 1970s, and then again in the 1990s with the popularity of the Internet, where millions of people play tournaments online every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, backgammon's following in the UK is huge, with a dedicated British Isles Backgammon Association, and hundreds of face-to-face tournaments taking place across the UK every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, backgammon expert Chris Bray walks you through the basics of setting up a board, opening strategies, middle and end-game tactics, and tips on when to make key moves. You'll also get to grips with basic probabilities, the doubling cube and the 25% rule. And if you want to take your gaming further, there's plenty of advice to get you started in tournament backgammon, as well as playing online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for both beginners and experienced player looking for more tips and techniques,  Backgammon For Dummies  includes coverage on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStarting and Playing the Game Handling the Middle Game Bearing Off (The Last Lap) Varying the Play About the author\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52841636888792,"sku":"YSL74136","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/61engqFj0cL._SY1500.jpg?v=1793337735","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b004oc01cw","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}