Backgammon Scoring
Single Game
A game is won when either player bears off all of their men first. If the losing player has borne off at least one checker, the player wins the number of points or units at stake determined by the cube (or just 1 point if the cube was not used).
Gammon (Double Game)
A gammon occurs if the losing player has not borne off any of their checkers. In this case the player wins twice the amount indicated by the cube.
Backgammon (Triple Game)
A Backgammon occurs when the winner bears off all of their checkers before their opponent is able to bear off any AND still has checkers in their opponents home board or on the bar. In this case the winner gets three times the amount of points indicated by the cube.
Recently written and posted Backgammon Articles:
Backgammon – Skill vs. Luck
Any professional backgammon player will tell you that backgammon is a game of skill but what they will also tell you is that anyone can get lucky and beat anyone else....
Written by Eva S. Flint - Sunday, June 01, 2008
Basic Tips for Backgammon
Doubling Cube – this is the key to backgammon. Never accept a double if you are too far behind. A match to three and you are trailing 1-0 and your opponent has doubled and you accepted, then you should redouble your next turn....
Written by Eva S. Flint - Monday, January 14, 2008
Backgammon Versions
There are numerous ways the game can be played; here are some with their rule changes. Acey-Deucy Same as backgammon accept when you roll 1-2, you first do your 1-2 moves and then you pick any double you want and you get to roll again....
Written by Eva S. Flint - Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Backgammon Strategy for Beginners
Backgammon is a race to see who can get all their checkers off first. Most novices try not to leave any exposed checkers and hit as often as possible. This is not the best approach and here are some factors to consider when playing....
Written by Eva S. Flint - Wednesday, December 19, 2007
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