Wednesday, June 29, 2011

The Next 5000 Years - Backgammon History

There is something that is very intriguing when you play backgammon. Perhaps it is the fact that tools to use the game are so basic. Think about it, there is a playing board, checkers and a pair of dice. That is it. Yet, when you play this very basic game you must use every part of your brain to win.

It is all about strategy. It is about removing all your pieces from the board first, while blocking your opponents move. It is all about accomplishing this at the chance of the dice.

You can visualize how to win. You can even anticipate your opponents next move, but it is all up to the roll of the dice to determine how it will turn out.

Playing this game has been a past time for countless millions of people around the world for over 5000 years. This simple game, with only three components, is sure to continue intriguing people for 5000 more.

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