BACKGAMMON

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OBJECTIVE

• To get all of your colored checkers into home before the other player can

RULES

• Roll to see who goes first
• When rolling, you can either combine the two numbers or use them separately
• If you get a double, you are able to use the turn and roll again
• If there is already an opponent checker on the spot you are trying to go on, you are unable to go

RULES

• If unable to go, your turn is skipped
• To get a checkered out, get the exact number to count it to the “home”
• You can’t skip a turn if you have a possible move

TIPS

• At the start, cover as much space as possible
• Try to move the farthest checkers from home first

TIPS

• Have multiple options for being able to play
• Never keep them stacked in one place

OVERVIEW

• There are 15 pieces in all and two die for each person
• The objective is to get all of your checkers into home board before the opponent
• When rolling, you can use the dice separately or combined
• If a double is rolled, you can roll again after your move
• Try to spread you checkers around the board

QUESTIONS