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Backgammon Play Rules offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and mastering the game of backgammon. It focuses on the game's setup, checker movement, and scoring, all based on the official guidelines of the World Backgammon Federation. This book is a valuable resource for players of all levels, providing clarity on the rules that govern this classic board game. Did you know that correctly tallying points, especially related to gammons and backgammons, significantly influences decision-making? Or that understanding optimal backgammon strategy can be seen as a form of applied mathematics? The book emphasizes understanding the official rules, addressing game setup, movement rules, and scoring methods, including the doubling cube. It synthesizes official documents into an accessible format, using diagrams and examples to clarify concepts. The book progresses systematically, starting with game setup and moving through legal checker movements, strategic implications, and scoring. Each chapter concludes with practical examples to reinforce understanding. This reference book is not just for beginners; it's also a tool for casual players seeking to resolve rule ambiguities and experienced players needing an official reference. By providing a clear and structured approach to the game's rules, Backgammon Play Rules equips readers with the knowledge to play accurately, avoid disputes, and make informed decisions, enhancing their overall backgammon experience.