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General Backgammon

the news and articles about backgammon game in general.

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Quackgammon: Family-friendly version of backgammon released

Dec 11, 2008
Quackgammon is a family-friendly variation of backgammon brought to you by America's classic board game specialist Endless Games. more
 
 

Part II: Top Ten WSOB Moments

Oct 27, 2008
This time we share the top five WSOB moments from reporter Will Cockerell. more
 
 

Hoyle 2009 Products Revealed

Oct 06, 2008
Encore Software releases three new entries in their Hoyle series of Mac games -- Hoyle Puzzle & Board 2009, Hoyle Cards 2009, and Hoyle Casino 2009. more
 
 

Jadestone has developed a suite of new dice games for online gaming operators

Sep 30, 2008
Swedish online game developer Jadestone has developed a suite of new dice games for online gaming operators. more
 
 

Big Bang Board Games Now On iPhone/iPod touch

Sep 25, 2008
Want to play classic games on your iPhone or iPod touch? Look no further than Freeverse's Big Bang Board Games. more
 
 

Greek Tavli Variations - 2

Sep 13, 2008
There is still a third Tavli variation known as Fevga. It also requires players to begin the game with all their checkers on one point on the board. more
 
 

Greek Tavli Variations

Sep 11, 2008
The word Tavli means "board" in Greek and it is also the name of the Greek version of backgammon. Three separate games make up Tavli, all offering different rules and sequences of play. more
 
 

Club World Group Decided To Provide Online Backgammon

Sep 08, 2008
Popular online skill game company, the Club World Group recently launched its new backgammon site. more
 
 

Fullpower introduces new MotionX-Dice for iPhone

Aug 18, 2008
Due to an increase in consumer demand, Fullpower(R) - the leader in mobile sensing solutions - has today announced the release of the MotionX(TM)-Dice for the iPhone and iPod Touch. more
 
 

BagGames Revolutionises Board Games

Aug 12, 2008
An eco-friendly version of the Backgammon game is now available by BagGames™. Classic board games like checkers, chess and backgammon are now available in an easy-to-carry bag courtesy of www.BagGames.com. more
 
 

Chess and Backgammon available on iPhone thanks to Gameloft

Jul 21, 2008
One of the big questions iPhone developers have to ponder is what sort of gamers will they attract with their product? Will it be hardcore gamers looking for driving games and first-person shooters, or more casual gamers looking for a quick fix? more
 
 

GameAccount launches Blue Square Skill Games

Jul 19, 2008
GameAccount has launched their suite of skill-based games for Blue Square (http://www.bluesq.com). The deal enables Blue Square's online customers to engage in playing GameAccount's market-leading portfolio of online games. more
 
 

Backgammon is like life...

Jul 16, 2008
Anthony Peyton Porter is an author who is best known for his writings on card and board games. He shares his own personal story with these games in the following article. We hope you enjoy it. more
 
 

The Top Three Qualities of a Backgammon Champion

Jul 06, 2008
Your most difficult opponent in Backgamon is the one who is always with you—the one you see in the mirror before you head out the door to the game. more
 
 

Wait for Mindgammon Almost Over

Jul 02, 2008
The innovative, exciting, and fast-paced variation of Backgammon – Mindgammon - has been highly anticipated by backgammon enthusiasts the world over. more
 
 

Play65 Donates 100 Boards on Good Deeds Day

Jun 30, 2008
Israeli-based online backgammon site, Play65 has donated 100 backgammon boards to special schools in Israel as part of Good Deeds Day. more
 
 

Backgammon For Charity

Jun 26, 2008
The game of backgammon has once again contributed to a worthy cause. Last week saw Hurkans and Sayman Chartered Accountants organise a backgammon tournament in aid of two charities. more
 
 

GameAccount Licensed By Alderney Gambling Control Commission

Jun 10, 2008
London-based software developer and supplier, GameAccount Global Limited has been awarded an Associate Certificate by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC). more
 
 

Backgammon Art for Peace

May 23, 2008
Israel - a country known for its love for backgammon - most recently celebrated its 60th birthday. To commemorate the nation's birthday, a special exhibition is being held at the "Martin Luther King jr. Memorial Library" in Washington DC. more
 
 

Is Backgammon Becoming Mindgammon?

May 14, 2008
It looks like 2008 will be a historical point of time for backgammon. After years of planning and development, the board game Mindgammon* will be available to the general public in late spring, 2008. more
 
 

Make it Pretty: Beautiful Backgammon Part Two

May 03, 2008
Continuing the discussion on odds and backgammon play, let us consider those of us that have not played backgammon for 25 years, have not spent thousands of hours studying the numbers and positions, and might not happen to have the math experties and memo more
 
 

Make it Pretty: Beautiful Backgammon

May 01, 2008
Backgammon is a game of odds. The best play in backgammon is only the best play when it gives the better odds of winning the game or match than any other play. A double or take is only right if statistically you win by doubling or taking. more
 
 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Tests Software for Backgammon Masters

Apr 26, 2008
Famous online backgammon site BackgammonMasters, which offers popular casino and board games including Blackjack, Backgammon and Poker has now created a list for "Blackjack Teams". more
 
 

Doubling Cube Basic Rules

Mar 13, 2008
Any online backgammon player is sure to have come across the doubling cube before. But, is this a tool that all of us really understand? The doubling cube is the very heart of backgammon and makes it the exciting game that it is. more
 
 

Do You Have Luck-handling Skills in Backgammon?

Feb 23, 2008
Do you consider yourself to be lucky or skillful in Backgammon? How about a combination of the two? In this article we discuss the importance of handling luck in a game. more
 
 

Backgammon Is Not As Cruel As You Think

Feb 18, 2008
Are you one of those backgammon players who agree with author Barclay Cooke when he says that "Backgammon is The Cruelest Game"? In his book, Barclay points out how nasty the game of backgammon can be if you get some bad dice. more
 
 

New to Backgammon? Take a Lesson from the Pros

Jan 24, 2008
How long have you been playing backgammon? 10 years? three years? A couple of months? Whatever your experience level at backgammon, there is always something new to learn. more
 
 

WBA Presents Backgammon Variation - SassanGammon

Jan 20, 2008
The WBA has announced a new variation to traditional backgammon – SassanGammon. The WBA has also confirmed that this new variation has already been successfully registered. more
 
 

History of Backgammon

Jan 10, 2008
We have decided to begin 2008 with an article on the history of backgammon to give readers an idea as to the origins of the game. more
 
 

Backgammon Against Poker!

Dec 29, 2007
This week we release an article from Gammon Empire. Poker and Backgammon are two mind sports that are similar in the core, but they also have a lot of differences. more
 
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