boldA comprehensive and fun guide to Backgammon!/boldbr/br/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.br/br/Today, 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.br/br/In 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.br/br/Suitable for both beginners and experienced player looking for more tips and techniques, Backgammon For Dummies includes coverage on:bulletlistbulletStarting and Playing the GamebulletHandling the Middle GamebulletBearing Off (The Last Lap)bulletVarying the PlaybulletAbout the author/bulletlist