Backgammon Game

Backgammon Game

Introducing the Backgammon game. Backgammon is a game of luck and skill. It is played by two people with 15 checkers each on a board consisting of 24 spaces or points. The checkers are moved according to rolls of the dice. Each player tries to bring his own checkers home and bear them off before his opponent does. Hitting and blocking the enemy checkers along the way. Suitable for 2 players.

The game is played by moving counters on a board or table, the object of the game being a race to a goal. With the movement of the counters being controlled by the throw of two dice. Elements of chance and skill are nicely balanced in backgammon so that each is usually essential to victory.

If you bring out board games on cosy Friday nights or over long weekends, know that your kids get big benefits out of this special family time. In addition to teaching them about teamwork, patience. And also how to win and lose gracefully, board games can actually benefit kids’ brains and language development. Playing stimulates brain areas that are responsible for memory formation and also complex thought processes for all ages. Engaging in play assists in practicing essential cognitive skills, such as decision making, higher level strategic thinking, and problem solving. To view our selection of Boardgames please click here.