By David Rubin and Aaron LeLacheur

Backgammon was first played 5000 years ago. In Iran, a game like backgammon was played in 3000 BC. In Rome, a game called twelve lines, that is like backgammon, was played around 476 AD. Backgammon reached France in the eleventh century. Backgammon reached Iceland in the thirteenth century. Backgammon reached Germany in the twelfth century. Backgammon reached Sweden in the seventeenth century. Backgammon reached England in the sixteenth century. Backgammon reached the USA in the 1920s. Backgammon reached India in the late sixth century to the early seventh century. Backgammon reached Persia around 300 AD, where it was called Nard.

Pieces or stones to be moved Two dice to be rolled to determine the length of a move A board that the game is played on

Game Setup *G*Game play time is short *T*Two sides *T*Twelve long triangles on each side *C*Continuous track in horseshoe *P*Pieces are referred to as checkers, stones, men, counters, pawns, or chips.

checkers are scattered to start to start, each player roles a die alternate turns for all other turns, roll two dice checkers may be blocked/hit by the opponent checkers are scattered to start to start, each player roles a die alternate turns for all other turns, roll two dice checkers may be blocked/hit by the opponent

Chance vs. skill Random chance: dice Skills: counting, strategy, tactics, and probability Players2 Age range5+ Setup time10–30 seconds Playing time5–30 minutes Random chance Dice Skills required: Counting Tactics, strategy, probability

In Israel and Arabia, it’s Shesh Besh. In France, it’s Tric-Trac. In Germany, it’s Puff. In Spain, it’s Tablas Reales. In Italy, it’s Tavole Reale. In Scotland, it’s Gammon.

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