Backgammon, by Walter Gibson

Backgammon Books

Backgammon

AUTHOR: Walter Gibson

YEAR: 1974

PUBLISHER: Castle Books

BINDING: Hardcover

PAGES: 144

SIZE: 23 cm high, 16 cm wide

OTHER
EDITIONS: Backgammon, the Way to Play and Win

CONTENTS:

Chapter I: Introduction to Backgammon: Placement of Pieces at Outset; Rules Followed in Backgammon Moves; Hitting Blots and Re-entering Them; Blocking Opposing Pieces from Re-entering; Bearing Off—The Ultimate Objective; Table of Possible Rolls with a Pair of Dice; Chances of "Hits" in Backgammon
Chapter II: A Game of Backgammon
Chapter III: Scoring in Backgammon
Chapter IV: The Opening Play: Alternative Methods for Establishing the Opening Roll; Analysis of Opening Plays; Summarization of Opening Plays; Responses to Opening Play
Chapter V: Types of Games: The Running Game; The Block Game; The Back Game

COVER: Basic concept and rules of the game. Choosing the best opening moves. The running game. Blocking. The back game. And tips to help you win. All explained step-by-step. Clear, easy-to-understand instructions.
Picture a cozy fire with a board set up between two old friends ... a backgammon game is in progress! Two college roommates are enjoying an hour of relaxation between classes. That board they're concentrating on could only be ... backgammon!
Backgammon ... a game that had its origins in England as early as the 10th Century. Backgammon ... a game played on a board, with pieces moved by the throw of the dice.
In just a short length of time this book will teach you:

Basic Rules of Backgammon
How to Keep Score
Fundamental Techniques of Effective Play
Types of Games
And ... you will see these plays come to life by studying the numerous diagrams that carefully explain each step of the text.
Written in a clear, concise style, this book will hold a special place on the "game shelf" of every home library.

BY THE SAME
AUTHOR:

Fell's Guide to Winning Backgammon
Walter Gibson
1974: Frederick Fell Publishers, Inc., New York

How to Win at Backgammon
Walter Gibson
1978: Grosset & Dunlap, A Filmways Company, Publishers, New York